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Dreich
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(Scottish) dreary, dull, or miserable weather
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What does "dreich" mean in Scottish slang?
It is used in Scotland to describe dreary, dull, or miserable weather, typically overcast, cold, wet, and gloomy for long periods. People typically say "It's a dreich day" or "Another dreich Scottish morning." The term originated in Old English and remained in Scottish English while fading elsewhere, becoming one of the most iconic Scottish weather words, often cited as untranslatable.
Examples
We 've had nothing but dreich all week.
