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owre steer

adjectivepeople

Boisterous, showy and extravagant behaviour

Boisterous and inclined to showy, excessive or extravagant behaviour.

Example in use

Da lass is owre steer wi her ribbons.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/OWR-steer/

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Origin & context

scotsolderhumorous

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