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sclaterscrae

nounpeople

Arrogant blustering person who pretends knowledge

A derogatory name for an arrogant, blustering person who talks at length about subjects they barely understand.

Example in use

Dinna mind the sclaterscrae, he's aye gabbin an' grand.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SKLAY-ter-SKRAY/

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Origin & context

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