General
circle
What does circle mean?
A roundabout. Only in Dundee. Ask for directions anywhere else and 'take the third exit at the circle' will get you a confused stare.
"Go straight on, second exit at the Kingsway circle."
Origin
Dundee just calls them what they look like. Everyone else got the memo about 'roundabout' — Dundee binned it.
Frequently asked questions
What does circle mean in Dundee slang?
In Dundonian (Dundee) usage, a circle is a roundabout — the road junction where traffic flows in a loop.
How do you use circle in a sentence?
"Take the second exit off the circle and you'll be on the right road."
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