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scoarn

verbaction

teasing imitation of someone's speech

Imitate someone's speech, manner, or actions, usually in a teasing or mocking way.

Example in use

Dinna scoarn him, lass.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SKORN/

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Origin & context

scotscurrenthumorousalso: scorn

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