But as the times change, soo too does our slang, and some of our vocabulary is in danger of falling out of fashion.
A few of the words you’ll see in our glossary and used in other parts of the countrty, but a fair few are unique to the Capital.
Have a scroll through our photo gallery too see 16 old word and phrases in danger of dying out.
1. Barry
Meaning: Great. Example: “Me and Hamish went oot last night, it was pure barry.” Photo: Shutterstock
3. Chore
Meaning: To steal something. Example: “My bike just got chored.” Photo: Shutterstock
4. Shan
Meaning: Unfair, or a shame. Example: “Mary was meant to come out with us tonight, but she’s ditched us for her new boyfriend.” “That’s well shan.” Photo: Shutterstock
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