bìgis

See also: bigis

Scottish Gaelic

Noun

bìgis m

  1. (Lewis, Harris) Used to indicate that the speaker believes someone is overly inquisitive or nosy.
    cùl a' bhìgis!
    none of your business!
    (literally, “the back of the bìgis”)
    ubhal a' bhìgis agus pìos cùil do sheanmhar
    none of your beeswax
    (literally, “the apple of the bìgis and a bit of your grandmother's behind”)

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