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rid neck
What does rid neck mean?
Glaswegian for the cringe so bad your neck and face go scarlet. Used both for the feeling and the cause — 'pure rid neck' is the standard intensifier. The Scottish equivalent of getting absolutely flamed.
"Pure rid neck when ma maw shouted ma full name across Asda."
Frequently asked questions
What does rid neck mean?
It describes a face-reddening moment of pure embarrassment.
How do you use rid neck in a sentence?
"I tripped over in front of everyone — total rid neck."
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