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up the kyte
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(Scottish) pregnant
Slang
What does "up the kyte" mean in Scottish slang?
The structure combines "up the" (direction) with "kyte" (Scots word for belly or stomach), forming a euphemistic phrase for pregnancy. It is used in Scotland, especially in working class and informal speech, to mean pregnant. People typically say "She's up the kyte again" or "How many months up the kyte is she?"
Examples
She's up the kyte with her first child.
