Bism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bism is a noun meaning (chiefly Scotland) A devilish person.
Meaning
(chiefly Scotland) A devilish person.
Example Sentences
Just that you were a 'pair o' wee bisms.'
That shut the old bism up good and proper.
Cheek back (verb): defensive strategy of a bism who has been reprimanded for errant behaviour.
Word Forms
- bisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bogy, schelm, fiend, bogey, devil, badnik.
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