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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
What does "shite oot" mean?
Hello,
I'm reading "Trainspotting" at the moment and came across the expression "to shite oot" which I don't quite understand. Since I'm writing a thesis about this book, it's quite important for me that I get the meaning right and I hope anybody can help me.
For a better understanding I might better give you the context (I don't know if I'm allowed to write down the swear words though, so I better leave them out and mark them by ***)
-They c***s've goat the f***in poppy. You're the c*** thits eywis f***in gaun oan aboot killin the rich n aw that anarchy shite. Now ye want tae f**ing shite oot!
Thanks in advance,
Eva
I'm reading "Trainspotting" at the moment and came across the expression "to shite oot" which I don't quite understand. Since I'm writing a thesis about this book, it's quite important for me that I get the meaning right and I hope anybody can help me.
For a better understanding I might better give you the context (I don't know if I'm allowed to write down the swear words though, so I better leave them out and mark them by ***)
-They c***s've goat the f***in poppy. You're the c*** thits eywis f***in gaun oan aboot killin the rich n aw that anarchy shite. Now ye want tae f**ing shite oot!
Thanks in advance,
Eva
Top answer
e. not have the courage to do something), but I'm not 100% sure. "oot" means "out", but you probably know that.
- e.
- not have the courage to do something), but I'm not 100% sure.
- "oot" means "out", but you probably know that.
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My guess is that it means "chicken out" (i.e. not have the courage to do something), but I'm not 100% sure.
"oot" means "out", but you probably know that.
"oot" means "out", but you probably know that.
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Thanks! Yes, I know about "oot", just not in the connection with "*****".
Your soulution sounds plausible and would fit to the context.
Anyway, if there's someone who has another idea you're welcome to answer as well!
Your soulution sounds plausible and would fit to the context.
Anyway, if there's someone who has another idea you're welcome to answer as well!
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What was the word before *****? Don't worry we have an auto censor but I'll still be able to see it. (as a moderator)
Mr Wordy's suggestion is good, but otherwise the ***** is '****' - it's a scottish and northern English pronounciation. It is maybe being used here in the slang sense for 'stuff'. He is 'X-ing' stuff out.
Mr Wordy's suggestion is good, but otherwise the ***** is '****' - it's a scottish and northern English pronounciation. It is maybe being used here in the slang sense for 'stuff'. He is 'X-ing' stuff out.
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