General
tumshie
What does tumshie mean?
A turnip; figuratively used as a mild insult for a fool or blockhead.
"Ye've forgot the tickets, ya tumshie."
Origin
Scots, extended from 'tumshie' (turnip), a colloquial form of 'neep'.
Frequently asked questions
What does tumshie mean?
Tumshie means a turnip. It's also used figuratively as a mild, affectionate insult for a fool or a daft person.
Is calling someone a tumshie rude?
No — it's a gentle, jokey insult, closer to 'silly billy' than anything genuinely offensive.
How do you use tumshie?
You can say 'a tumshie soup' meaning turnip soup, or call someone 'ya tumshie' to tease them for doing something daft.
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