A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

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Occurrences of naw in Corpus

Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
the Rabbit say tae itsel, "Aw naw! Aw naw! Ah'm gonnae be late! on page 7
the capital ae Rome, an Rome-naw, that cannae be right either! on page 19
ys it kills aw the rats an-aw naw!" cried Alice in a sorraeful on page 23
, pit them up at this coarner-Naw, tie them taegither first-the on page 38
"Naw, ah don't see," said the Cate on page 43
Also on pages 44, 50, 53, 73, 81, 97, 102, 120
17 matches

Wilson, Rab Lallans 82 - The Gowden Boat, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
Hae ye mair? Naw, nane, ah hae stowed ye fou. on page 15

1 matches

Calder, Bob Lallans 82 - Ae Legend o Sanct Benedict, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
'as you, naw, I'll waste nae het air on page 52

1 matches

Bennett, Peter nobody remembers the birdman - Stovies, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
foallie ye aboot' 'Naw, no that - when ye were sayi on page 9
'Naw Tam, naw. Ah never meant it' on page 10
'Naw ah'll no! Ye sais it yersel! on page 11

4 matches

Donati, Colin The Student and the Pawnwife , (Itchy Coo 2003 ISBN: 978-1902927817) Central, prose
I mean really thinkin tae..,? Naw! It's gawpit! It's radiculous on page 139

1 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
ets me aw hot an bothered, aw naw, he's a big handsome basturt on page 1
'Naw ahm kiddin on, ah've never ki on page 11
Ye could've came efter me but naw. In fact, wit difference wid on page 16
'Naw, naw, naw,' ah say. 'We cannae hurt the on page 23
dae it again. Smash a windae? Naw, too obvious, could cut masel on page 30
Also on pages 61, 104
9 matches

Beckett, Mavis Duncan Lallans 83 - Born Hamelt, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
An ... aw naw! on page 78

1 matches

Beekman, Tony Lallans 84 - The Fate o the Philosopher, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
thin ma breastie isnae takin 'naw' for an answer. An a want tae on page 47
s it lik a pin tae a magnet. 'Naw!' he shouted as he grabbed ha on page 48

2 matches

Rennie, Susan The Wee Prince, (Edition Lintenfass 2017 ISBN: 978-3946190592) Central, prose
'Och, naw?' I cried. 'Naw! I dinna believe nocht. I ans on page 28
'Naw!' cried the king. on page 41
'Och, naw. Wee glentin things.' 'Bees?' on page 47
'Naw. But I can pit them in the ba on page 48
'Naw. That wad be a sair trauchle. on page 55
Also on pages 81
8 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
'Naw mate ... the cunt is actually on page 5
got a semi thinkin aboot it. Naw, yi huv tae treat the lassies on page 6
'Naw honestly. These boys ir the h on page 9
'Naw, A've actually heard ae a cun on page 11
'Naw; A say. on page 42

5 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 85 - Archie Dodds, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'Naw, bit tak tent o yer ain heid, on page 20
'Naw. Aw ma legs ir taibetless an on page 23
'Naw, whan? The maister gaed iz sa on page 24

5 matches

Robson, Frances Lallans 85 - What Kind Of Scots?, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, poetry
Naw, it disnae come gift-wrapped. on page 9

1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 85 - D.I.Y. Doctor , (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'Naw! Ohhhhh-Hoooooo.' Alan stotte on page 34
'Eh? Naw.' on page 36
'Naw. Ah'm drinkin it.' Fatty seyd on page 37

5 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 61 - The Mass Jack, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central, prose
ower the shap but I telt him naw, I didna. He gien me the blaw on page 86
"Naw Cherlie," Yakcam says, like e on page 90

4 matches

Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
oot tae dae that in a hurry. "Naw, I'll hae a luik furst," she on page 12
s the capital o Rome, an Rome-naw, that's aa wrang, I'm shuir! on page 18
ower mony lessons tae learn! Naw, I've made up my mind aboot i on page 19
pit thaim up agin this corner-Naw, tie thaim thegither furst--t on page 37
"Naw," said the Hairy-Maggie. on page 44

17 matches

Harvey, Tracy Anne Lallans 90 - The Missus, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, poetry
'Aye but naw sae sweet noo,' on page 11

2 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 90 - Serendipity, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
kkable promises agane hae ye? Naw? Weel it's the Kinema then. C on page 26
'Naw acause gin thai rowed Rab's n on page 27

3 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 90 - Sally, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
mair traffic an mair siller? Naw! Wee Mary an masel war leevin on page 58
'Ay! Naw! A'm no in sic a leather thit on page 59
'Naw! Sea-lions dinnae eat fowk! A on page 63

8 matches

Moodie, Gordon D. Lallans 90 - Snoke Iz A Pithie Warlock, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
k fowk cawin Erchie Erchie). 'Naw' she seys 'Ah dinae haud wi t on page 80

2 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 87 - The Neep Lantern, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Central, prose
'Naw. A cuid mak yin, A'm tellin y on page 22

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 68 - The Fower Jyners o the Apocalypse, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, prose
"Aw, naw!" Ian telt him, athoot a blus on page 26

2 matches

Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
'Naw, see, it's Treeza an the wean on page 1

13 matches

Clark, Thomas Animal Fairm, (Luath 2023 ISBN: 978-1804250396) Central, prose
that bide on it? Naw, ma feres, a thoosand times n on page 6

4 matches

Mc, Keeks Contermacious Temerity, (Dreich 2023 ISBN: 978-1-873-412190) Central, poetry
Fur ithers, mibbes naw on page 23
"Naw Hen, yer tae rawly/ tae fat/ on page 31
Naw! on page 41
but naw on page 48

4 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
Naw Ah'm urnae, I'm not, on page 14
Naw it's no EastEnders, it's Dumf on page 77

6 matches

Cohen, Susan Wee Scottish Book o' Pure Stoatin' Joy, (The Wee Book Company 2019 ISBN: 978-1916491588) Central, prose
Naw, it's no' yer Maw's birthday on page

15 matches

Le Marie, Nicole nothing but a set of eyes for stars - Last Day At East Wemyss, (Association for Scottish Literature 2023 ISBN: 978-1906841546) Central, poetry
fierce, naw friends naw foes on page 87

2 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
s somewhaur on the outskirts "Naw, ah answer. on page 1

9 matches

Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
The Prince cried, 'Naw! Ochone! Ochone!' on page 8
'Naw naw!' cried Jock. 'Maw, jist look on page 15
'Aw naw! 'Yon Giant's hoovered up ma on page 19
But naw, the quine's no feenished yit on page 32
'Naw, naw, by ma wee hairy chinny-chin- on page 41
Also on pages 43
10 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
Naw its lik livin in a tin drum on page 47
'Naw son, we'd mair sense wir tryi on page 50

2 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
Naw, the fleas are on her clients on page 34

1 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
"Naw ah dinnae fuckin ken." on page 49
"Naw, mate. We've been cairyin tha on page 75
"Naw" ah telt him. "We fuckin won! on page 99
d his fist hard oan the desk "Naw, naw" he says "You pey double on page 193

5 matches

Bryden, Hugh Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Dumfries, poetry
Naw, ye wur a giant amang men. on page 98

1 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
'Naw, Daddy, it's bonnie, honest i on page 34
'Naw,' said Fred. 'Nae chance.' on page 37
'Naw, Miss Honey, it wisnae.' on page 67
'Naw, Miss Trunchbull. Naethin lik on page 77
'Naw, Heidie, that cannae be richt on page 79
Also on pages 80, 81, 82, 103, 111, 112, 122, 140, 141, 150, 182, 187, 195, 200, 201, 208, 215, 220, 228
31 matches

Wilson, Rab Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Dumfries, poetry
it's naw movin much fir me. on page 184

4 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
t joabs hae tae be protectit. Naw, naw, whit is tae be protecti on page 122

2 matches

McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
the cunt used tae dae ae me? Naw, nuhin like aht. He's no a be on page 75

1 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
'Naw, naw,' replied William, 'ye cannae on page 23
'Naw, naw laddie, dinnae rin. Sit ye do on page 24
'Naw, naw that'll no dae lassie. Jist y on page 35
fruit salads there me lads - naw, naw, it wis steam puddins or on page 56
Anither ane pit in, 'Naw he jist cannae keep awa frae on page 60
Also on pages 65, 84, 98, 100, 110
21 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
tae let me practice. He said naw. Ah said, How no. He said, Be on page 11
how no, ah said. Ma da said, Naw. Ah said, But how no. Ma da s on page 13
nurse with yi, said Harpreet. Naw, ah said, It's fine. on page 18
wi ma words Kirsty, she said. Naw, ah said, Ah'm no well. Aw bu on page 19
last Saturday, said Charlene. Naw, she said, Ah've stoapped wea on page 23
Also on pages 25, 28, 31, 36, 47, 49, 51, 54, 58, 60, 62, 72, 73, 74, 77, 78, 86, 87, 98, 100, 104, 110, 111, 114, 133, 134, 136, 142, 145, 147, 148, 149, 150, 152, 158, 159, 165, 169
87 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 81 - Lang Summer Days, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
'Naw.' on page 76

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
'Naw, ye huvnae,' answered Chairli on page 11
'But naw! The muckle airn yetts were a on page 20
And noo the haill country, naw, the haill warld, wis suddent on page 28
'Naw, son!' his mither said. on page 35
'Naw,' Chairlie said, 'you peyed f on page 43
Also on pages 44, 49, 57, 61, 83, 85, 86, 90, 97, 109, 114, 129, 132, 141, 146, 149, 152, 155, 163, 164, 173
38 matches

Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
Da wid be prood o me, eh? But naw. Aw he does is moan the face on page 24

1 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
Naw! They'll happily print yer sp on page 46
Naw, ah'll no be sad when ma memo on page 52
Ah'll nevvir pairt wi them, naw nevwvir like, on page 65
Naw, ah've nae regrets, ah focht on page 74
But naw, she wis only bidin her time, on page 78
Also on pages 124, 125
7 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Perjink, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927565) Central, weans
'Naw, on ye gae,' replied Cloot. on page 11
'Och, naw,' said Kat smilin, 'Jist Doug on page 27

2 matches

Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
'Naw, Grannie,' Geordie said. on page 1
'Kail! Och naw, I dinna like kail,' Geordie on page 6
'Naw, Grannie, no for aboot hauf a on page 25
'Naw, Grannie, naw! Geordie cawed back. 'Ye're g on page 48
'Naw, Da, it's no,' Geordie said, on page 77
Also on pages 94, 97
15 matches

Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Naw wait, haud fast, it's no jist on page 70
But skelly, naw, bowfin aye, a wee bit natura on page 75
Not even by a great Master, naw on page 115
Crystals, naw equations that behave like li on page 132
tay in nae recovery position, naw on page 142

7 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
'Naw. A wee bit further doon the r on page 5
en open ma month and be like 'Naw, ah'm no!'" on page 10
clique yet. It's jist ma luck naw tae huv Harry and Ruth in mai on page 21
'No,' ah say. 'That's naw aw there is tae me.' on page 42
'Naw.' on page 53

6 matches

Travers, Martin A Nappie Lassie Blethers tae a Fritter, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, script
h ya. Oh ya. Bluidy bylin! Aw naw! Burnt ma mooth! Naw-naw-naw. on page 1
Iona. Naw. A haena buin tae Jean's Fry! on page 3

9 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
She wis speakin tae me. "Naw! Naw!" I shook my heid, horrified. on page 23
"Naw, ye're aaricht. The cooncil h on page 24
tae offer us oor denner. But naw, I thanked his mither aa the on page 25
s it an they'd let us go, but naw. It turns oot the gas cooker on page 28
the coonter. "D'ye ken her?" "Naw, naw. I wis jist standin, lik on page 37
Also on pages 41, 46, 69, 81, 86, 88
19 matches

Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
d seeven coos on a yett. . ." Naw, ye see, it's awa. And I doot on page viii
'Naw,' said Wee Grumphie, 'it's ye on page 2
'Naw, he doesna,' said Wee Grumphi on page 7
'Naw,' said Wee Grumphie stievely. on page 15
'Naw,' said Rabbit. "Does it maitt on page 34
Also on pages 36, 55, 58, 68, 69, 76, 77, 79, 81, 82, 83, 88, 89, 92, 98, 104, 106, 110, 111, 115, 116, 129, 131, 139, 143, 144
41 matches

Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
'Naw, it'll no,' said Mr Tod. 'I'l on page 15

1 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
"Naw! Naw! Naw!" Sunny shoutit. on page 46
"Mebbes aye, mebbes naw," Coont Olaf said, but his ee on page 54
e. "Whit? Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Naw. Aye. Cheers, then." He hung on page 64
"Naw," Violet said. "Olaf is efter on page 79
"Aw naw," Klaus said in a wee, feart on page 105
Also on pages 107, 110, 149, 151
11 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
'Naw too bad,' he says, gulpin his on page 7
argue wi the evidence, 'Ah'm naw happy aboot this, Stella Mari on page 40
en?' he asked. 'Did yer mammy naw gie ye yer present?' Ah looke on page 41
ich day, but ah kin never say naw tae oor Gary, the blue-eyed b on page 49
voidin wan o ma ain, but ah'm naw gaun tae invite Stella Marie on page 60
Also on pages 61, 62, 63, 79, 112
11 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 58 - The Dumb Jyner, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
"Aw naw!" Ian telt him, "Rovers, ayew on page 65

4 matches

Kay, Billy Lallans 78 - Thochts on the bonnie broukit bairn at hame an abroad, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
bull ane or twa o thae kye." "Naw, naw, son" said the auld bull on page 7

2 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 79 - The Ratton, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
"Naw. A thocht for a whilie it mic on page 79
"Naw, it's ower cauld for lions, a on page 80
"Naw! A wisnae. Hiv a leuk it yon on page 82

5 matches

Hershaw, William Lallans 67 - In Search o Robert Henrysoun, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
But naw, no a mout or a peep fae hiss on page 123

1 matches

McPartlin, John Lallans 68 - Black Staff , (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, poetry
Fur his "Naw!" reachan frae bass tae trebl on page 112

1 matches

Douglas, Ashley Eemis Stane 1 - Editorial: Scots Belangs Tae Awbodie And Naebodie, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, prose
forrit wi official business. Naw, Ah mean fur tae breenge forr on page 4

1 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
Naw! Well no as many As there shu on page 41

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
"Naw, ye're no," roared Geryon. "A on page 43

1 matches

Smith, Elaine C. The Glasgow Gruffalo, (Itchy Coo 2017 ISBN: 978-1785300592) Central - Glasgow, weans
"Naw, yer awright, big man, Ah've on page 3
"Naw, yer awright, auld yin, Ah'm on page 7
"Aw naw, jeezo, iss cannae be right. on page 15
"Aw naw!" Sammy sez. "Awright, wee mo on page 18
falo crumble!" G shouted. "Aw naw!" on page 23

5 matches

Smith, Elaine C. The Glasgow Gruffalo's Wean, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303425) Central - Glasgow, weans
"Naw! He's probly nicked oot fur a on page 16

1 matches

Smith, Elaine C. The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - A Totally Princessy Princess, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central - Glasgow, weans
"Naw, it wisnae," said the Princes on page 14

1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 73 - Waashin Day Weirriors, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
"Naw," seyd Fatty. on page 63
"Naw," seyd Fatty. on page 64

4 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 73 - The Glesgy Screwdriver, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Midlothian, prose
"Naw son, in Glesgy they cry it th on page 96

1 matches

Law, John Lallans 56 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
sus wisna ti be uised ... but naw, Jackie Baillie summin up mad on page 4

1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 82 - Nae Guid Ettle, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
wad mak a guid story tho ... naw, ower embaurassin fir a puckl on page 16
'Naw.' on page 17

4 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 82 - Lang Summer Days Pairt 2, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
ke up in the night screamin, 'naw, naw, naw, look it's gin doon on page 43
'Och naw, Ah cannae be boathered,' Ah on page 45
sically haud im doon an say, 'Naw, naw, ye're awright, Sidney, on page 47

8 matches

Robertson, James The Deil, (Scottish Book Trust 2018) Central, prose
'Naw, I'd raither ye gied me the w
'I'm no sayin aye or naw till I seen yer mither,' she
The auld wife shook her heid, naw; and Ma Rapet,
lied, wi a glint o ill-wull, 'Naw. She's better
Maw Bontemps murmured, 'Naw.'
5 matches

Reider O'Doom Aye!, (damagnifyingless.wordpress.com 2013) Central, poetry
Naw.
Naw.
Naw.
Naw?
4 matches

Robson, Frances Lallans 74 - Gentlemen of the road, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
Naw? Ah richt then, ta much.
1 matches

Evie OOR WULLIE’S SEASON’S GREET, (Largs Writers Group 2015) Central - Largs, prose
Twins wi thur wee paper hats. Naw, Ah really mean thur ‘Wee P
1 matches

Higgs, Jo The tale of how Evan Evans scrapped wi Evan Nichols, (berfrois 2022) Central - Edinburgh, prose
did the yins that were aye or naw answers.
lls n embellishments of life. Naw, ah’m proposing to ye a swa
‘Naw’.
‘Naw. Ah’m gid, ye dingle.’
4 matches

Calder, Bob Lallans 70 - Hame-combin, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
‘Home-coming?’ says he, naw, he said hame-combin,
1 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Mumbo Jumbo, (Litro magazine 2006) Central, prose
urse with you, said Harpreet. Naw, ah said, It’s fine.
nny wid like us fur that, but naw, no her.
wi ma words Kirsty, she said. Naw, ah said, Ah’m no well. Aw
jist fur a wee while. Ah said naw. Aw gaunny, she said, Ah’ll
aid, Ah’ll be yir best pal. NAW. Ah’ll no tell ma ah saw yi
6 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2020) Central, prose
tae let me practise. He said naw. Ah said, How no. He said, Be
how no, ah said. Ma da said, Naw. Ah said, But how no. Ma da s
said, But how no. Ma da said, Naw an that’s it finished. Ah s
t. Ma da said, The answer’s naw ah’m tellin yi an that’s
4 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Cantsmell, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2020) Central, prose
ughed at me an then she said, Naw Kirsty you’re right man, sh
1 matches

Bolland, John A Chocolate Cowboy, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2008) Central, prose
“Naw.”
“Naw. Come on!” he seyd.
2 matches

Douglas, Sheila Lallans 62 - The Wee Tailor in the Haunted Kirkyaird, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, weans
it his een an telt hissel, “Naw, naw! It’s jist the munelic
, naw! It’s jist the munelicht pl
yne he tuik anither glint. “Naw, naw!” he says, “it canna
, naw!” he says, “it cannae be!
4 matches

Paisley, Janet Lallans 62 - The Numpty, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
“Naw! Naw, she widnae. Ah furgot. She�
1 matches

Hardie, George Lallans 81 - Annie and the New Chairs, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
‘Naw, no bad ataa, missus’
‘Naw, juist passan thru.’
‘Naw, naw yer furniture’s safe. Aa we
3 matches

Hardie, George Lallans 76 - Tammy an the Cheese Plant, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
a cheese plant in a wardrup? Naw?
1 matches

Holton, Brian Lallans 71 - O Niver ti Dree Corruption Mair, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
� gas in the belly, ken.”“Naw” says the doctor. “His ee
1 matches

Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - Where Dae Ye Catch the Bus Tae Sarajevo?, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
Berlin, naw. Ljubljana, naw. Munich, naw. Salzburg, naw.
. Munich, naw. Salzburg, naw. Zagreb, naw…
. Zagreb, naw…
3 matches

Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - The Stert ae World War III?, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
But naw. As the bus went tae draw oot
1 matches

Nicol, Alissa Poor Wee Livvy, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - North Lanarkshire, weans
motor. Maybe if she told them naw, it nivir would've happened.
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Not Scotland, (Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw but we’ve done enough jobs
1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Whuppity Stoorie, (Scots Hoose 2017) Central, weans
!" The young wife cried oot. "Naw, ye cannae hae ma son!"
1 matches

Clark, Thomas Yes Nae Mair, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Bellshill, blog
warld, which votit stainchly "Naw" an stainchly "Remain", were
ey yins, ah've got memorised. Naw, these anes were new, dug oot
mity wi which fowk wha votit "Naw" are welcomed intae the fold,
en, mebbe somebody wha votit "Naw" last time will hae a anither
4 matches

Bremner, Stewart Haud Yer Wheesht?, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
oor culture? Ah'd say mibbes naw.
1 matches

Clark, Sara Indyref 2: Aulder, Wiser, Kinder, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
foond oot Scotland had votit Naw. It wis like the hert hid dra
on - whether ye votit Aye or Naw.
e'd spoken at aw. She'd votit Naw, an we'd lost touch efter an
been wrang, and when we votit Naw, an she sent me an awmaist ap
as guid as masel. In fact, ma Naw-votin freend said she felt th
9 matches

Clark, Thomas Aw Aboard! The fecht for the Scots language stairts the day!, (Bella Caledonia 2019) Central - Bellshill, blog
rth tae the Scottish economy? Naw. Oor government daes. They've
1 matches

McClelland, Ben Chicagof Island, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Ayr, prose
on the side a the cabin. Aww Naw!
1 matches

Mc Rae, Thomas The Neep Lantern, (Lowdown-L 2009) Central - Central, prose
wisnae her staunin’ thair. Naw, it wiz Dominie Duncan whae l
1 matches

Heather, Alistair The Body Snatchers, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Angus, blog
faur at the medical colleges. Naw, students couldnae get a shot
1 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Daein it yersel, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
But naw! That wis aw in the past an I
1 matches

Campbell, Karen Gie it laldy, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Glasgow, blog
annie says. But how can I? A? Naw, A soons daft, like A’m yaw
Aye tae radical land reform. Naw tae TTIP. Aye tae renewables
Naw tae the TU Bill. Aye tae fair
by their parents’ choices. Naw tae fracking. Aye tae keeping
r public services public, but naw tae the cooncil tax freeze.
5 matches

Letford, William Bevel, (Carcanet 2012 ISBN: 978 1 84777 192 6) Central - Stirling, poetry
Naw
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw.’ ah immediately, an waeoot
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
enin, so it is. Ah widnae say naw tae a roll an sausage an hagg
t scowl that invites cunts - naw, that fuckin dares thum - ta
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Clyde Built, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw yer no Coyle! Dae as yer bloo
‘Whit de ye mean? Naw ah’m no bloody Tam. Here, T
‘Naw, that’s no him.’
‘Naw, he’s no goat it! Whit dae
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
pin in thinkin ye know it aw. Naw, that’s no fuckin aw it is.
“Naw pal, that’s awfy kind,” a
2 matches

Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
is some player. Aye it is, an naw, ye cannae huv wan.’ Scanlo
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw. . . ah. . . eh. . .’ ah at
‘Naw. It wisnae a reindeer. It wis
‘Eh, naw mate. Ye look bran new. . .�
3 matches

Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw, naw. The drugs ur oan a cash only
s in his haun doon, ragin. ‘Naw, Stevie ma other area ay busi
‘Naw ah don’t. Ye any fuckin bee
3 matches

Bennett, Peter The Guru an Zander, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw, ah need tae get oan. Whit’
‘Naw. It’s Coln, wae nae i. He�
2 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw, whit is it?’ ah sais, lyin
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Graftin, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw, naw naw. Ye canae be workin oan ma si
1 matches

Bennett, Peter McShane's Reprieve, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw, there’s nae need fur that.
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part two of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw ah didnae know. Ah know noo.
‘Naw, before it wis a shoppin cent
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw, ah’ve no an ah don’t wan
1 matches

Bennett, Peter TA Hauf an a Hauf, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
Naw ah won’t, in fact. There’
ay Tindal’s vision, ye see? Naw well, ah don’t suppose ye d
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Park trife, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw, but ah seen him. Ah fuckin h
1 matches

Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
“Naw, but ah can tell ye whit caus
Naw. But it’s awricht. It’s a
Naw. Just cannae believe ah gat t
3 matches

Grae, Emma Billy's Ghost Dug, (liarsleague.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
t money could o gat ya wan - naw, twa - guid bottles o whiske
1 matches

Wilson, Lucy Lock Doon, (Greenock Telegraph 2021) Central - Greenock, poetry
It’s really naw sa great but we need to keep
1 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Fankle, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927459) Central, weans
‘Oh . . . naw, that’s fine,’ said Kat,
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 175, (self-published 2008) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
o save up for a big Polaroid, naw?". The twa unreconstructit ma
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
'Naw, hen, ah'm serious. Just thou
'Aw naw, Clarkston again. Whit is it
'Naw, Rinpoche, it's a wee lassie,
3 matches

Muir, Glenn The Truth Will Out, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Linlithgow, prose
watching soaps on the telly. Naw we didnae toss Angela oot for
1 matches

Muir, Glenn Lion Rampant, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
rned us when we were wee but, naw, he widnae listen. Onie way,
eady tae jine in as usual but naw they telt me tae bugger aff.
2 matches

Muir, Glenn Al Fresco, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
“Naw, no fish,” I replied earnes
1 matches

Geraghty, Martin A Bad Sport, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
He frowns as he says, ‘Naw, yi know the rules. A switch
1 matches

Geraghty, Martin 378, (TheCommonBreath.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
im in a wee saucer of Vortex? Naw…they urnae faw’in fir it.
his face with both hands. ‘Naw. Jeeso. No this again, Da. A
e bed tae help me sleep…but naw…coo coo fuckin coo. Am deme
3 matches

McKillop, Roger The Builders, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
� up a fit aff the ground. ‘Naw Barney we’re no’ gawin’
got tae hae oor Fitba!’ ‘Naw Barney, we’re gawin’ fir
asin’ his employability bit naw, blind bureaucracy won!
3 matches

McKillop, Roger Educational (Mis)Communication, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
o’ them had ever rowed? “Naw!” wis the loud reply! “Ah
.” “It’s a shark!” “Naw! Bit yer richt wi’ the furs
2 matches

McKillop, Roger Wee Roge Boobs, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
Did ye hae a big lunch?” “Naw only a wee sandwich. Why?”
shear devilment A replied, “Naw, a Front somersault wi’ “
2 matches

Philips, Cally Gonnae No Dae That, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Turriff, prose
hance in a lifetime. We voted naw. Well, mony o’ us didnae, b
�t ‘nationalist’ dae they naw get? See hoo words cun be yas
2 matches

Crawford, Ross Awa in a Dwam, (Medium 2021) Central - Stirling, prose
wis too auld fur that noo. ‘Naw, ah’ll be alright. Sorry fu
1 matches

Dempster, Michael DIGNITY, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
Naw,
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Coyle Loyal, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
n his tracks, turnin roon, ‘Naw hen, we’re just visitin som
1 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
h Flash a’ sheer brilliance Naw, a'm no overstatin' An' a'm n
tae try they'd aw be deid Aw naw, a ‘hink 'ur's sum in ma ai
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Wan Goal tae the Good, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw, it’s no. Is it fuck! Whit
‘Naw naw, Danny. Ah take aw that shite
’m gonnae protest, tell her naw; impose a moral code oan her
3 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Eh, naw hen. Ah just took a funny tur
‘Naw, Granda. You rest up an ah’
2 matches

Connor, Bailey A SCOTS HORROR STORY, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
Naw ye cannae shove yer Granny af
1 matches

Durie, Nick The Best o the Baith o Thaim, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
politics, the anes that votit NAW, but no wi muckle conviction,
1 matches

Monahan Brown, Ricky Dùn Èideann, (The Scores 2020) Central, prose
idin. That didnae feel richt. Naw richt at aa. Her inner mind w
‘Och naw, it isnae that. It’s mair,
2 matches

Clark, Thomas Till Houletgless an the Soond o Money, (The Scores 2018) Central, prose
“Naw, mebbes no,” the hostler sa
1 matches

astrothsknot The Auld Man O Jerah, (archiveofourown.org 2018) Central, prose
Naw, Laren Bhain wis the son o Qu
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 76, (self-published 2000) Central, newspaper
Thon Parcel o Rogues Says Naw Agane tae the Mither Tung.
gh on 31t Mairch / 1t Aprile (Naw, it's nae huntie gowk, honest
2 matches

Lochhead, Liz Ashet, (Dictionaries of the Scots Language 2021) Central, poetry
an ithers insistit, naw it wis nuthin but a
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Stovies, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
‘Naw, no that – when ye were say
‘Naw Tam, naw. Ah never meant it.’
‘Naw ah’ll no! Ye sais it yersel
3 matches

Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
‘Naw, it f-f-friggin well won’t!
1 matches

Wallace, Lorna A Scot’s Lament fur her American Fellows (Oan their election of a tangerine gabshite walloper)., (lornalouwriting.wordpress.com 2016) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
But naw, the nightmare has come true,
1 matches

Facebook link (Changed Times Historical Novel By Ethyl Smith 2022) Central
r a reprieve but Renwick said naw an tellt thaim tae git on wi

Facebook link ( 2016) Central
s like. A wee tad radical … Naw totally radical and that conv
aist folk aff but Cameron … naw. He wis awa hame only a few w

Facebook link ( 2021) Central
se whit’s aheid? Maist like NAW.

Facebook link ( 2021) Central
a clue. A wee tad radical ... Naw totally radical an sae shair

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
it’s aw tae chainge. Ye say naw. An nixt thing ye’re defend

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
mehoo made it soon amusin. An naw ah hudna been at the bottle a

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
cleaned oot then sewn up ... Naw naw ... First the wound is op
naw ... First the wound is opened

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 12, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
"Naw ther's no Mr Gee - you're to
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Hieroglyphics and Other Stories - All that Glistens, (Canongate 2004 ISBN: 1841955191) Central, prose
og, and the voice wis shoutin naw, naw, naw!
, naw, naw!
2 matches

Bratchpiece, Neil The Wee Man Ft. Leo - Parliamo Glasgow, (YouTube 2014) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Aw naw, the sun's away, back to the
1 matches

@Seperatist_No1 tweeted
rian_PearlJam Yoons and their naw side started to get wasted on(2020) search twitter
ove that team too much to say naw.... ??(2020) search twitter
@World_of_clowns @HumzaYousaf Naw, that was what we call the po(2020) search twitter
@FieryWeeUnicorn Naw I got to go hame soon I'm no (2020) search twitter
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and 7 other occurrences.

@alistairdunn tweeted
f the wife lets me buy them'. NAW if you want them, get them!(2014) search twitter
@GrantyyReid naw, it was too early tae be work(2013) search twitter
@ogilvie_mark aww naw, ye cannae dae that tae me!!(2014) search twitter

@Cobradile94 tweeted
@DrMDempster Richt, wha votit naw?(2020) search twitter
@DrMDempster Naw, ye’r awricht(2020) search twitter
@DrMDempster Naw(2020) search twitter

@DavidJWood2 tweeted
@cwilk123 Naw, they were pished too ??(2020) search twitter
avidJEWood Maybes aye, maybes naw.(2020) search twitter

@g_hibby tweeted
the fitba'.. 'Mon the Hib... Naw, I better no go there..??.. H (2023) twitter link
Right peeps.. Naw messing aboot here.. Aye it's (2023) twitter link

@ionafyfe tweeted
Naw it wilny https://t.co/hjihyx2(2020) search twitter
Probably naw, eh https://t.co/iByTMw8Rw3(2019) search twitter
Naw they wilny https://t.co/9DIfz(2020) search twitter

@fourmenterian tweeted
n'? Ye askin'? Aye, am askin. Naw, I voted #SNP #SNPBad https:/(2015) search twitter

@iainnicol tweeted
@BBCScotNine @jamesbundy Naw it disna and ay it shud.(2020) search twitter
@d_anderson878 @molach95 Naw mate, that's nae whit anent m(2020) search twitter

@MartinBroon tweeted
o’s gonna pay the speedin ???Naw yeez urny gettin yer points a(2019) search twitter
?? Naw Boys!Naw Boys! ........ ?? Is that no�(2019) search twitter
ydeFC ... Well, is it Aye, or Naw?? ??(2019) search twitter
Naw thanks! ?? https://t.co/hboYw(2020) search twitter

@mcfarlane_irene tweeted
#FringeScots Naw, it's no "maker" spelt wrang.(2016) search twitter
@IshbelMcF Maw...? Naw! Ye're Braw!(2020) search twitter

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
@MajorMcBloodnok Aye. Naw we will hae The Linesman for (2020) search twitter
@R_McCormack Naw. Wi a the Sandras menopausal (2020) search twitter

@SusiBriggs1 tweeted
@Sayers33 Naw...we wid never get booked aga(2020) search twitter

@OliphantWullie tweeted
@Janela_X Naw!! The money,s "given" to the (2022) twitter link
continue in Inglis? Pressed "Naw". Wis then asked if wifie wid (2022) twitter link
@Wilson34David Aw naw Davie boy, whit hae ye done t (2022) twitter link
@DrMDempster Naw. (2022) twitter link

@Angela1Sinclair tweeted
oast truth an integrity. Och, naw. That wid be a wee shame tae (2020) search twitter

@billykayscot tweeted
wi his melon...an him replyin Naw, Ray Wilkins has already orde(2020) search twitter
@Gomper65 Eh naw - for work an for faimily re(2020) search twitter
@Lenniesaurus @Historic_Ally Naw, she’s got it richt.(2020) search twitter
@mauricesmithtvi @DavieGreig Naw, naw I wis the ane that survi(2020) search twitter
lydesdAileen @StJohnstone Eh, naw. https://t.co/hentixN7ax(2020) search twitter
and 1 other occurrences.

@Chazzbat tweeted
@Lenniesaurus @IainKingSport Naw, it's an Inglish wird. It's a(2020) search twitter
@AGlasgowGirl Naw. Ye're worrying too much. Thu(2020) search twitter
@SquidyUK @Casmilus Naw, he's richt. The General Lee (2020) search twitter
@goodbucket @AndreTheViking Naw, yer missus is the baker *an*(2020) search twitter
@Nostalgic_Thing Naw it's no. Ah'm anely 50, but t(2020) search twitter
and 5 other occurrences.

@DABArbuckle tweeted
urprise when the lassie said "naw, we dinnae dae foie gras". "N(2020) search twitter
petence of his ain party. But naw. Nae concern. Typical Tory. H(2020) search twitter
ars. Gies yer fabulous ideas. Naw? Ah didnae think sae. Full o (2020) search twitter
@AnDeoraiRua Naw a ken that ma freen. Its jist(2020) search twitter
ent fae the fan wha cried "aw naw, no Annone oan anaw noo".(2020) search twitter
and 3 other occurrences.

@raiphsays tweeted
@Alexx_McArthur @BrianBengal Naw a luv it!! It wis aw skerry a(2020) search twitter
@carolst06907093 Naw it a braw hing tae see!(2020) search twitter
@chesters_mum @BootBhoy Naw it no me!(2020) search twitter
@DeMcbot @KCrommie Aw naw! Com oot!(2020) search twitter
cLiv Aye!! Wid a let ye doon? Naw! Ye gonnae be aw happy!(2020) search twitter
and 8 other occurrences.

@pmcm1355 tweeted
@thetimesscot Eh, naw. Thur's bin an election & thu (2022) twitter link
amme listins an think.... aww naw, no anither documentary aboot (2022) twitter link
@Blazespage Aww naw, whit's up wi it? (2022) twitter link
GaryB1874 @markeast8 @STVNews Naw. (2022) twitter link

@weenell3 tweeted
4513 @marionmain3 @ScotTories Naw you didnae ?? (2022) twitter link
@UKLabour Eh naw! (2022) twitter link

@annieones tweeted
iskin thu cream. She telt mae naw eh post thu photis as she luc (2021) twitter link
Nope, definitely naw,, um no, am telling ye a'm ur (2021) twitter link
@ColRobertson18 @MizLiot Ouch naw, if he's big enough tae gie " (2021) twitter link
innae be readin a bible, it's naw "queenies anglais" ; ye ken. (2021) twitter link
alPaulMartin @bbcquestiontime Naw pal, Scots laid, is real life (2021) twitter link
and 1 other occurrences.

@LairnScots tweeted
Aw naw... no Aggie Bash! Click here (2021) twitter link

@LowEndJardo tweeted
NAW, A FUCKIN HATE AIRDRIE https: (2021) twitter link

@MizLiot tweeted
hed fowk believe that an vote Naw aff the back o it. No even TW (2021) twitter link
in the burn but did I listen? Naw, an I got a skelped bahookie (2021) twitter link
@yrAlban @KiddieJon Naw, we need tae big it up tae wh (2021) twitter link

@ThonJacobite tweeted
aw day smokin and drinkin?" "Naw" says Nana. "Weel neither dis (2021) twitter link
@heyjimmy299 Naw pal. Ah yase ScotlandsPeople (2021) twitter link
ll o' ye and is stabbin it?" "Naw . . . ah hivenae" ah shout ba (2021) twitter link
urprise when the lassie said "naw, we dinnae dae foie gras". "N(2020) search twitter

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
an @RyanMusselburgh @McBookie naw - no really - but will b if (2021) twitter link
r @macca1875 @Kwilson26474601 naw m8 - mine wis at the pennywe (2021) twitter link
@Brian_Pacey @ashwilsonauthor naw a dinnae - a leeve ma messag (2021) twitter link
hurl up lol - me need sleep naw - n if the burra win - oo c (2020) twitter link
@cathedral_sport naw naw - you took the piss in your (2021) twitter link
and 9 other occurrences.

Doric

Cameron, Alan Lallans 90 - Drumtulloch, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, prose
' Naw, Ma, Ah'm aa richt, jist fleg on page 84

2 matches

Maitland, Andrew Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Auld Mannie, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
bug? Dae ye want yer receipt? Naw, aye, naw. An then it wis owe on page 73

2 matches

McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
s A jalouse A glisk thaim bit naw, its anely crottle-spreckele on page 3

3 matches

Morrison, Gordon Thi Lyfe An Tyme's O An Enshoar Loon, (Authorhouse 2006 ISBN: 978-1425955397) Doric - Boddam, prose
id heen anuff, so aye say's, "Naw Alck, thi tyde's on noo," ken on page 30
on fur sumthein?" he say's. "Naw nay reclee," say's me. "Yea n on page 31
's weel a chip en," a said. ""Naw naw," "Aye didna pet a paraff on page 50

4 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 78 - Scots Teegars, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric, prose
"Naw! A'm telling ye! A muckle gin on page 80

2 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
"Naw, ah give up," Alice replied: on page 67

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Loch Skeen, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
“War ye naw telt tae stey awa fae thaim?�
hat micht lairn you a lesson, naw tae middle wi gaits.”
“Best naw faw aff thin!” sayed Trev.
t bit was muckle stey, was it naw?”
“Naw. A’ll hing on till A’m fa
10 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Wullie’s Wife: The Hoaspital Veisit, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
isna git hame ower lunchtime? Naw.
masel, bit e said A better naw seein A wisna richt, an drunk
tors, bit it’s naw ofen noo-a-days a git a un-be
Naw, it’s nae time tae gane ham
e wis a bleck African doctor. Naw. A ken whit ye jaloused, e
11 matches

Johnson, Mary Lallans 59 - Furst Time, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Aberdeenshire, prose
“Naw, Key. Include me oot. A’m n
r, wee gless panes, baked. “Naw. A’m no pittin a brick thro
2 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Jessie the Jumbo And other Bairn Tales in Scots, (Smashwords 2014) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
It wis naw contest. Teenie Baxter skytit
1 matches

Harper, Edith Soon Awa, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2021) Doric, poetry
bit ma hert skirled ‘naw, no yit; dinna gang’.
1 matches

@sovereigndaisy tweeted
@ScottishJill Naw(2019) search twitter

@beast_afc tweeted
@CaroleInnes0 Naw, never said it wiz onythin ta(2020) search twitter

Southern

@StuartPoet tweeted
ner Sae ye've ne'er said aye, naw, widnae, didnae, gonnae, loch(2020) search twitter
rs @scotslanguage @LairnScots Naw we dinnae hae it in the SPL c(2020) search twitter
n fir yonks wi Scots. Hoo no? Naw, there's nae no. Gaidhlig set(2020) search twitter
SidneyThursday @Historic_Ally Naw, yon o the Trumpet blawin its (2020) twitter link
cbiggerpicture @Angelinekking Naw, flicht = flight. Flit is tae(2020) search twitter
and 4 other occurrences.

Ulster

Fenton, James On Slaimish, (Ullans Press 2009 ISBN: 9781905281299) Ulster, poetry
(His an dis, naw haes an daes: an on page 6
An naw there in the jibble an chitte on page 8
'For luk at ye!' she said, naw lukkin. 'Lake on page 10
'Naw the nicht, A siad. It's ower on page 14
But naw tae stie or lee. on page 17
Also on pages 20, 24, 32, 34, 40, 43, 50
15 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
shae'll think A am fur axin! Naw, A'll naw ax: maybae A'Il see on page 10
t it led intae a wee passage, naw much bigger nor a rat-hole: s on page 11
gan tae dae thon in a hurry. "Naw, A'll luk on page 12
hather it's markt 'poison' or naw'; fur shae had read a wheen o on page 13
this minute!" Mair aften than naw shae aye gien hirsel guid adv on page 14
Also on pages 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 31, 36, 38, 40, 43, 44, 45, 50, 52, 53, 54, 57, 59, 61, 64, 65, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 79, 82, 84, 85, 86, 88, 90, 92, 95, 98, 103, 106, 109, 110, 111, 112, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 122
113 matches

Warwick, Matthew Fergie an Freens oan tha fairm, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2011) Ulster - Rural Mid-Antrim, weans
wps him intil tha sheugh! Ach naw! Jock's up tae his oxters in on page 7
tha hie-cairt. "Hi, wiz thon naw a wile wunny nicht?" axes Wul on page 9

2 matches

Logan, Liam Thon Ulster Scots Book, (Galdanagh 2014 ISBN: 978-0992881405) Ulster - Dunloy, prose
e bit o coortin as weel. It's naw a crime yet an some folk are on page 33
n weel Jaiked boady was a man naw noted for his sartorial elega on page 44
brave new worl the day, it's naw aisy tay cnvey the effect tha on page 46

5 matches

Burgess, Wilson Dae Ye See: Ulster-Scots Poems, (Scots Language Centre 2007 ISBN: 978-0955791604) Ulster - L'Derry, poetry
"Naw a'hm no," Ah says, say aye, on page 15

1 matches

Campbell, Robert Lock Doon Poyams, (Independently 2021 ISBN: 979-8742155812) Ulster, poetry
Banes lie here, bae naw forgatten. on page 15
Wi wistful glance ye naw lak back on page 17
Naw grandpa spake oo nicht like t on page 18
Naw take yer blessin whut ait is, on page 27
Naw jagged cuts acroos, on page 35
Also on pages 39
6 matches

Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
"An we've naw got anither yin like it, on page 8
That they micht naw bae richt. on page 13
Ye'll naw hae tae look. on page 23
Naw furgettin sports o coorse, on page 42
An A'll grant ye its naw perfect. on page 43
Also on pages 48, 55, 57
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Cartmill, Claire Three score years an ten, (Ballymoney and Moyle Times 2014) Ulster, newspaper
-a-deys A think ouler folk ir naw geen thaur richtfa place in t
ope ye, ach aff coorse thauts naw them aa thaur ir some guid yo
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Morrison-Smyth, Anne A Furst Readin Book in Ulster Scots, (Evertype 2011) Ulster, weans
the seed?” The pig sed, “Naw mae.” The cat sed, “Naw m
mae.” The cat sed, “Naw mae” The doag sed, “Naw m
mae” The doag sed, “Naw mae” The wee rid hen sed, �
The pig sed, “Naw mae.’
The cat sed, “Naw mae’
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Warwick, Matthew Tha Feardie Geng hae tae bide at hame, (Sensory Attachment Centre 2020) Ulster - Ballymena, weans
Tha Docter toul thaim naw tae worry their heids - tha
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Reynolds, Charlie Krisamas time is draa’in near, (Ullans Speakers Association 2011) Ulster - Coleraine, prose
nnae gie a thocht for craturs naw as weel aff as wursels.
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Reynolds, Charlie Tak pride in yer ain tongue, (North Antrim Speak 2009) Ulster - Coleraine, blog
oed tae. Noo aff coorse thats naw tha wye it is noo-a deys. Tha
ndry. Yins wud try an sae its naw a language ava, maistly becaa
nir proud o, but why dae wae naw pit wur language tae tha fore
age tae tha fore. Why dae wae naw spake it mair instead o taaki
oot it, ir indeed why dae wae naw start scrievin in it instead
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Ulster Scots Agency Ulster Scots Census, (census.gov.uk 2021) Ulster, government
aith. Thar’s nae skaith fur naw fillin oot tha speirins oan r
Naw
Naw
Naw
Aye Naw
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Gillen, Charles Oot Here Mae Lane, (Words without Borders Magazine 2004) Ulster, prose
a doon the bak' rodden an' it naw yit clear, in the
nae notion tae quit, for I'm naw joost dane yit, I can
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Spence, Laura Tha Thoarn Tree, (Ullans Magazine 2013) Ulster, prose
“Och naw,” sayed John, “but, mine
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Millar, Al Poortith Bono owersettin, (no publisher recorded 2022) Ulster, poetry
bit thon’s naw aa it taks
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Dee Har Tha Broon Troot, (Facebook 2020) Ulster, poetry
Tha prey's naw as abundant,
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Stewart, Kenny The Proota Field, (Facebook 2021) Ulster, poetry
So as naw tae choke the rest o them bef
ee event took place , am just naw sure but then
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Drennan, William Yin Tae A Hunner, (Ullans Press 2004) Ulster, poetry
Hi, am I naw quare an nifty
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Gillen, Charles Whun A’ The Kye Had Names, (Ullans Press 2005) Ulster, poetry
An’ burds noo naw as plentifu, they sung fae iv
in pig an’ min’ ye I’m naw coddin’
Noo I’m naw on for smokin’ but tae mae
lissen first time roon, well naw as weel’s I shud,
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@Angelinekking tweeted
her whist a wheen o days, but naw, she opens thon big gob o her(2020) search twitter

@fairfaaye tweeted
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