General
nyaff
What does nyaff mean?
An irritating little person; a contemptible or worthless individual.
"Cheeky wee nyaff, that's whit he is."
Origin
Scots, imitative of a small yapping dog, applied to a small or annoying person.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'nyaff' mean?
It's a Scots insult for a small, annoying, insignificant person — an irritating or contemptible individual.
Where does 'nyaff' come from?
It's imitative of a small yapping dog, applied figuratively to a small or annoying person.
How is 'nyaff' used?
Often with 'wee', as in 'Cheeky wee nyaff' — a cheeky, irritating little person.
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