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.
. Barry
Meaning: Great. Example: “Me and Hamish went oot last night, it was pure barry.” Photo: Shutterstock
. Chore
Meaning: To steal something. Example: “My bike just got chored.” Photo: Shutterstock
. 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
. Chum
Meaning: To go/accompany someone somewhere. Example: “I’ll chum you along to the Meadows.” Photo: Shutterstock
. Scoobied/Scooby
Meaning: Don’t know, have no idea, clueless. Example: “When’s the next bus?” “Dinnae have a Scooby.” Photo: Shutterstock
5. Chum
Meaning: To go/accompany someone somewhere. Example: “I’ll chum you along to the Meadows.” Photo: Shutterstock
6. Scoobied/Scooby
Meaning: Don’t know, have no idea, clueless. Example: “When’s the next bus?” “Dinnae have a Scooby.” Photo: Shutterstock
7. The messages
Meaning: The shopping. For example: “I’ll get the messages when I’m in town.” Photo: Shutterstock
8. Keek
Meaning: Look, or peek. Example: “Take a wee keek at the scones I made, but don’t eat any!” Photo: Shutterstock