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yak

nounpeople

nickname for someone from Cunningsburgh

colloquial nickname for a person from Cunningsburgh (north Mainland, Shetland)

Example in use

Da yak's aye hingin aboot.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/YAK/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentaffectionate

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