fash
To trouble, bother or worry oneself
Definitions
To trouble or annoy; 'dinnae fash yersel' means don't trouble yourself.
fash In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Scots, from French 'fâcher' (to anger/annoy), from Latin 'fastidium'.
People Also Ask
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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