adjective
General Slang
shan
SHAN · adjective · slang
A shame; unfair or bad.
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A Scots word (especially the North East and Traveller cant) meaning a pity, unfair, or of poor quality.
“That's pure shan, they cancelled the gig.”
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shan In A Sentence
That's pure shan, they cancelled the gig.
Origin & Usage
Scots and Traveller cant.
Variants
shann
People Also Ask
What does 'shan' mean in Scots?
It means a shame, unfair, or of poor quality. Calling something 'shan' is like saying it's a pity or that it's not right.
Where does 'shan' come from?
It's a Scots word, especially common in the North East of Scotland and in Traveller cant.
How do you use 'shan' in a sentence?
As an adjective describing something disappointing or unfair, for example 'That's pure shan, they cancelled the gig.'
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