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General Slang
lang may yer lum reek
LANG-may-yur-LUM-REEK · phrase · informal
Long may your chimney smoke — a wish for prosperity
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A traditional good wish meaning 'may you live long and well' (a smoking chimney meaning a warm, well-provisioned home).
“Here's tae ye — lang may yer lum reek!”
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lang may yer lum reek In A Sentence
Here's tae ye — lang may yer lum reek!
Origin & Usage
Scots, 'lang' (long), 'lum' (chimney), 'reek' (smoke).
People Also Ask
What does 'lang may yer lum reek' mean?
It literally means 'long may your chimney smoke' — a traditional wish that you live long and prosper, since a smoking chimney signals a warm, well-provisioned home.
When do you say 'lang may yer lum reek'?
It's used as a toast or good wish, often at Hogmanay or celebrations, wishing someone health and prosperity.
Where does 'lang may yer lum reek' come from?
It's a traditional Scots blessing: 'lang' (long), 'lum' (chimney) and 'reek' (smoke).
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