adjective
General Slang
peerie
PEE-ree · adjective · informal
Small, little (Orkney and Shetland)
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Definitions
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Small or little, the Northern Isles equivalent of 'wee'. Also a spinning top.
“A peerie boy came tae the door.”
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peerie In A Sentence
A peerie boy came tae the door.
Origin & Usage
Insular Scots (Orcadian/Shetlandic), of Norn/Norse-influenced origin.
People Also Ask
What does 'peerie' mean?
Small or little. It's the Orkney and Shetland equivalent of 'wee'. It can also mean a spinning top.
Where is 'peerie' used?
Mainly in the Northern Isles — Orkney and Shetland. In Orkney the variant 'peedie' is also common.
Where does 'peerie' come from?
It's Insular Scots with Norn and Norse influence, reflecting the islands' Scandinavian heritage.
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