General
och
What does och mean?
A versatile exclamation expressing surprise, dismissal, sympathy or emphasis.
"Och, dinnae fash yersel aboot it."
Origin
Scots and Gaelic exclamation 'och', expressing emotion.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'och' mean?
It's a versatile Scots exclamation expressing surprise, dismissal, sympathy or emphasis, depending on the tone.
Where does 'och' come from?
It's a Scots and Gaelic exclamation used to express emotion.
How do you use 'och'?
For example, 'Och, dinnae fash yersel' means roughly 'Oh, don't trouble yourself about it'.
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