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doon aboot the moo
What does doon aboot the moo mean?
Depressed, glum, miserable. Literally 'down about the mouth' — the look of someone whose face has properly dropped. The Scots equivalent of 'down in the mouth' but with more weight to it.
"Fit's wrang wi you the day? Ye're affa doon aboot the moo."
Origin
Scots literal rendering of the English idiom 'down in the mouth' — the corners of the mouth turned down with sadness.
Frequently asked questions
What does doon aboot the moo mean?
It means down in the dumps or glum-faced — feeling low and looking miserable.
How do you use doon aboot the moo in a sentence?
"What's wrong wi' you? You've been doon aboot the moo all week."
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