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yer bum's oot the windae
What does yer bum's oot the windae mean?
Literally 'your bum's out the window'; means you're talking rubbish or exaggerating.
"A tenner for that? Yer bum's oot the windae."
Origin
Scots colloquial phrase for talking nonsense.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'yer bum's oot the windae' mean?
It literally means 'your bum's out the window' and is used to tell someone they're talking nonsense, lying or exaggerating.
How do you use 'yer bum's oot the windae'?
You'd say it when someone makes a ridiculous claim, as in 'A tenner for that? Yer bum's oot the windae'.
Is 'yer bum's oot the windae' rude?
It's cheeky and informal but not offensive — a light-hearted way of calling out nonsense, especially in Glasgow.
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