phrase General Slang

Gie It Laldy

/ɡiː ɪt ˈlaldɪ/ · phrase · informal

Scottish for going at something full-throttle, with everything you've got.

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Definitions

1

To sing, dance or perform loudly and wholeheartedly.

“The whole pub was giein' it laldy at the karaoke.”
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2

To put real effort and gusto into a task.

“Right, we've an hour to clean this — gie it laldy.”
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3

To do something with maximum energy and enthusiasm, holding nothing back.

“When that song came on she got up and gied it laldy.”
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Gie It Laldy In A Sentence

Tartan Army were giein' it laldy in the stands all match.
He gied it laldy on the dancefloor and pulled a muscle.
New job's a slog but she's giein' it laldy regardless.

Origin & Usage

Scots phrase; 'laldy' meant a thrashing or beating, so 'gie it laldy' originally implied giving something a real hammering, now broadened to full-effort enthusiasm. Exact origin of 'laldy' is uncertain.

Variants giein' it laldygied it laldylaldy
Tags #scottish#british#uk

People Also Ask

What does 'gie it laldy' mean?

It means to do something with full energy and enthusiasm, giving it everything you've got.

What does 'laldy' mean on its own?

Old Scots for a beating or thrashing; the phrase 'gie it laldy' grew out of that into meaning all-out effort.

How do you use 'gie it laldy' in a sentence?

Usually about singing, dancing, or trying hard — 'the band were giein' it laldy' means they were going for it full pelt.

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