verb
General Slang
Greet
/ɡriːt/ · verb · informal
Scots for 'to cry' or weep — nothing to do with saying hello.
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Definitions
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To cry or weep.
“The bairn's been greetin' for an hour.”
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As 'greetin'-faced', describing someone sulky or tearful-looking.
“He had a right greetin' face on him all day.”
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To complain, moan, or whinge.
“Quit yer greetin' and get on with it.”
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Greet In A Sentence
I was greetin' watching the end of that film.
Stop greetin', it's not the end of the world.
She had a wee greet then felt much better.
Origin & Usage
From Old English 'grætan' / Old Norse 'gráta' (to weep), preserved in Scots while standard English lost it. Unrelated to the modern English 'greet' meaning to welcome.
People Also Ask
What does 'greet' mean in Scottish?
It means to cry or weep. 'She's greetin' means 'she's crying', nothing to do with greeting someone.
What is a 'greetin' face'?
It describes someone looking sulky, miserable, or on the verge of tears.
Does 'greet' mean to complain?
It can — 'stop your greetin'' means stop moaning or whinging.
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