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barkit

What does barkit mean?

Properly filthy. Caked in dirt to the point it's almost a second skin. Used on weans, footballers, and anything that's been near a puddle.

"Get they jeans aff, they're pure barkit."

Origin

From the older Scots 'bark' — to encrust or coat (like tree bark). If something's barkit, it's wearing a crust of dirt.

Frequently asked questions

What does "barkit" mean?
It means filthy — absolutely clarted (caked) in muck.
How do you use "barkit" in a sentence?
"Look at the state of you, you're pure barkit after that."
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