verb General Slang

fash

FASH · verb · informal

To trouble, bother or worry oneself

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To trouble or annoy; 'dinnae fash yersel' means don't trouble yourself.

“Dinnae fash, it'll aw work oot.”
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fash In A Sentence

Dinnae fash, it'll aw work oot.

Origin & Usage

Scots, from French 'fâcher' (to anger/annoy), from Latin 'fastidium'.

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What does 'fash' mean?

It means to trouble, bother or worry. It is most often heard in the phrase 'dinnae fash yersel', meaning 'don't trouble yourself' or 'don't worry about it'.

How do you use 'fash' in a sentence?

Usually reflexively, as in 'Dinnae fash yersel ower it' (don't get worked up about it), or simply 'Dinnae fash, it'll be fine'.

Where does 'fash' come from?

It is a Scots word derived from the French 'fâcher', meaning to anger or annoy, ultimately from Latin 'fastidium'.

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