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spaekalation

nounpeople

widely discussed community rumour or topic

A topic or rumour much talked about in the community, often discussed with speculative or scandalous overtones.

Example in use

Hae ye heard the spaekalation gaein aboot the pier?

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SPAY-kuh-LAY-shun/

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Origin & context

scotscurrenthumorousalso: speculation

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