Geggie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Geggie is a noun meaning (Scotland) Mouth.
Meaning
(Scotland) Mouth.
More Meanings
- A crude theatre space, constructed at a rural fair in Scotland to perform simplified versions of popular plays; a touring group which constructed and performed in such a theatre.
Example Sentences
'Aw, now you jest shut yer geggie. First off it's our room for now, because yer mam says so. And second off, I'm no grandda'. How old are you?' Reluctantly, Sam said, 'Nineteen.'
“As soon as I book my reservations for the flight back, I'll give him a call.” “You do that, laddie.” “We're going to need him too.” “Too true, laddie. Now shut yer geggie and get off […]”
“What's he doing here?” Tam addressed Connor as if Rutledge couldn't hear the rude question. “They are searching for Aylesbury's younger sister,” Connor told him. “Shut yer geggie. Harry has a sister?” Tam paused mid-chew to ask[…]
The latter claim is a direct allusion to Alexander's relentless persecution of the geggies while he was proprietor of the Theatre Royal Dunlop Street (1829-46 , while the former refers to the impossibility of genteel women attending[…]
Word Forms
- geggies
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