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stroopie

nounobject

Shetland name for a teapot

A familiar name for a teapot; by association, can also refer to the tea itself.

Example in use

Gie us da stroopie an we'll hae a sup.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/STROO-pee/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentaffectionate

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