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dinnae fret
What does dinnae fret mean?
A reassuring 'don't worry / don't fuss'. 'Fret' for worry is strongly Northern.
"Dinnae fret, it'll all come right in the end."
Origin
Northern English; 'fret' (to worry) is a longstanding Northern sense.
Frequently asked questions
What does dinnae fret mean?
It means 'don't worry' or 'don't fuss.' 'Fret' meaning to worry is strongly Northern, and 'dinnae' is a Scots/Northern form of 'don't.'
Is dinnae fret Scottish or Northern English?
'Dinnae' is shared across Scots and Northern English, and 'fret' for worry is a longstanding Northern sense.
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