| straight | Corpus occurrences | Central | Doric / Northern | Orkney | Shetland | Southern | Ulster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occurences normalised per million words | 68.7 | 87.9 | 31.7 | 59.6 | 63.9 | 51.7 | 26.6 | |
| Number of occurrences | 220 | 171 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 6 | |
| Number of authors | 70 | 37 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
s again. Ah cin hardly keep a straight face. on page 14
thinkin straight, mibbe aw that sunshine err t on page 23
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Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
wae their arms oot, geein it straight back, pure bold cunts. Taz gr on page 19
ae Glen's vodka between them straight, then take a swig ae Irn-Bru on page 26
mouthed bitch wae black poker-straight on page 49
n here. Ma maw's got tae head straight tae work after, so she's git on page 51
Mr McGiver? I couldn't get a straight answer out of Alan.' on page 54
Also on pages 59
6 matches
Brown, Ian Lallans 70 - The Scots leid in modren Scots drama, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
; the ither, Steve McCracken, straight, bit gey awfy frustratit anen on page 33
2 matches
Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
. Gaunae be a dad. Get masell straight. Get a job. Nae booze, nae bl on page 1
2 matches
Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
seminar first hing then went straight hame. Thought aboot goin fur on page 1
3 matches
Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
postcode, you're oan the home straight while the rest ae us are jist on page 24
Lookin straight at Aldo, ah advise him: "Yur on page 44
st as ah'm aboot tae run oaff straight oot the buildin and bubblin l on page 57
acksuit which hus been lifted straight fae the back ae van. on page 63
n his high hoarse. . Ah stare straight through him though withoot ev on page 64
Also on pages 76, 78, 86, 105, 110, 112, 121, 132, 135, 142, 146, 147, 150, 160, 165, 175, 178, 182, 186, 187, 194, 197
32 matches
Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
rust hersel tae keep her face straight. The son wis lookin straight on page 54
y left her classroom and gaed straight tae the Heidie's study. She w on page 76
the schuil this morn and gaed straight tae the classroom...' on page 80
and ye huv tae staund up dead straight and if ye wabble at aw ye get on page 98
catched eatin in class gangs straight oot the windae."' on page 104
Also on pages 159, 169, 194, 204, 210, 215, 227
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McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
an pure smashed, Hink he died straight away. on page 3
o far. The Tennent's has went straight tae mah heid and ah cin tell on page 173
2 matches
Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
u, fuck, yi dinna whant ti go straight. on page 1
straight ti thi point we on page 74
straight doon eis neck on page 76
thir straight ti thi point. on page 83
ti put yiz straight, on page 115
5 matches
Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
ldnae even kick his legs in a straight line never mind swim a length on page 14
re blanked her. He wis lookin straight at me when he held oot his ha on page 27
e them could hardly walk in a straight line. Whit happent tae you, a on page 36
earin it doon an it wis poker straight bar some random curls. Baith on page 37
but cannot seem to do it in a straight line. This paper ah'm writin on page 123
Also on pages 126, 152, 169
11 matches
Docherty, John F. Lallans 81 - Lang Summer Days, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
Charles Atlas combed hes hair straight back. Know whit Thomas says? on page 76
1 matches
Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
min. Tae set the Daily Record straight, he phoned Lorraine Kelly an on page 79
1 matches
Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
Isla grins. She hus perfectly straight pearly whites after years o b on page 7
r is always open, and ah walk straight intae hur livin room uninvite on page 35
She looks straight through me and asks why ah'm on page 45
3 matches
Harrison, Jean Lallans 59 - BARRY SCHUIL 1928 - 1934, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - East Lothian, prose
ae her. Oh no. It was "sit up straight, hands folded, no talking, ey on page 120
1 matches
Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
he ran ower the swampy grund straight at the snake-heidit monster a on page 12
wis tae tell the boy tae come straight hame. on page 23
2 matches
Docherty, John F. Lallans 82 - Lang Summer Days Pairt 2, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
Er face wis deid straight. on page 44
1 matches
Fleemin, Sandy Shudder at the Niffer, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
confusion atween "strait" an "straight". A Scots spaeker haes less o
1 matches
Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2020) Central, prose
ldnae even kick his legs in a straight line never mind swim a length
1 matches
Bolland, John A Chocolate Cowboy, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2008) Central, prose
sycamore tree. The rope hung straight doon an there wiz a noose tae
1 matches
Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - No In-gleesh, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
eet tae the shops. And there, straight aheid, is the arcade A rememb
1 matches
Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - The Stert ae World War III?, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
big IKEA bag wae him and made straight fur a car in the carpark. A t
1 matches
Bates, Gregor The Death Dance, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - East Dunbartonshire, weans
n-knife, but I couldnae think straight, I had jist been nearly murde
1 matches
Macdonald, Amy Evelynn and Peter, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Ayr, prose
sease. Ah went tae the doctor straight away beaming wi joy; Ah wis g
t o seeing each other, it’s straight into conversation. Ah barely
2 matches
Holton, Brian An Owresetter’s Tale, (Bella Caledonia 2015) Central - Galashiels, blog
rary quarterly Cencrastus, an straight-aff the editor, Glenn Murray,
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ill, ‘let’s get wan thing straight the noo, you chibbin that boa
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
They’re starin straight aheid, oblivious tae whit’s
er group ay them that ah walk straight intae as ah exit the lane.
2 matches
Bennett, Peter The Sacrificial Doo, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
bursts intae life an ah head straight oer tae see McNulty. Just get
’s fault - so ah just head straight in, slowin doon as ah approac
‘Let’s get wan thing straight ya wee prick. . .’ he sais,
3 matches
Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
s Pearcey enters, disappearin straight intae a cubicle.
1 matches
Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
he checked the map it looked straight forward enough. Under mare in
wae its big wide eyes peerin straight intae ma soul afore bowin its
2 matches
Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part two of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
y authority an they let it go straight tae their heid. A licence tae
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
Ah sit up straight, bunchin ma covers oer the ra
1 matches
Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
ocus, yet this wee yin looked straight at us as if she knew everythi
1 matches
McKillop, Roger The Appin Murderer, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, prose
ae the saddle! The lad looked straight at me, efter seein’ the muz
1 matches
Philips, Cally Wha's feart o' the library?, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Turriff, prose
h jist legged it up the stair straight oot the library an’ ran a
1 matches
Muir, Glenn The Truth Will Out, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Linlithgow, prose
housework like he does can be straight, noo it disnae bother me if h
1 matches
McKillop, Roger Uprisin' an' Doonfa', (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
h oor ranks. They had tae aim straight at us, sae mony ba’s flew h
1 matches
McKillop, Roger Challengin' Times, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
e that they kept their wheels straight, at right angles tar the grid
1 matches
McKillop, Roger The Builders, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
d the firm as a 16 year auld, straight oot o’ school, never sent t
1 matches
McKillop, Roger Wee Roge Boobs, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
ted oot. Insteed o’ goin’ straight back she veered off tae the l
ye go fir it drive your fists straight back. Ok, on three?” “Rig
2 matches
McKillop, Roger Ma Heroes o' Sport, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
id come doon the feenishin’ straight in Glesga Green tae the theme
wis seen comin’ doon the straight fiddlin’ wi’ is Walkman t
2 matches
Crawford, Ross Awa in a Dwam, (Medium 2021) Central - Stirling, prose
ulsin, while her faither went straight tae anger.
1 matches
Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
’ pan An’ drinkin’ beer straight oot the can Ma dinner soared
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Wan Goal tae the Good, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
drinks in. He’s been served straight away again, huvin gained the
ne sais he works fur. Just go straight tae the source.’ ah sais, m
2 matches
Geddes, Jenny Fling the creepie in January, (McRenegade.Scots 2018) Central, blog
t dae we? Dae we nut. We play straight intil their hon’s. Oh boy d
1 matches
grandeicedcoffees Do You Wanna Touch, (archiveofourown.org 2021) Central, prose
—Si, ah sais, looking straight up at the ceiling. He disnae
1 matches
Curt_Kenobi Mates, (archiveofourown.org 2016) Central, prose
m. Eh's got a strong nose - - straight, pointed. Thin lips, a wide m
1 matches
Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
n a puddle ae their ain puke. Straight awey we’re faced wae a stoc
1 matches
Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
is is when ah decide tae heid straight back fur ma DIY kit. Leavin t
1 matches
Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
It’s been a straight hour ah’ve been sittin glue
at he ended up takin a heider straight oaff the toap ae the Scots mo
. Words that are like music straight tae ma ears. As ah stand up t
llae him oor tae his desk and straight awey he gestures fur me tae s
hough, it hits me, eh? like a straight right hand fae Anthony fuckin
7 matches
Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
an ma best poker face and lie straight through ma teeth tae him. The
fight. And tae be completely straight wae yae aboot it. Ah actually
n the toilet seat and staired straight intae the depths ae the abyss
pliments the modern furniture straight fae an IKEA showroom. Hibs le
symptoms and heid doon a road straight tae madness. Jist remember wh
6 matches
Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 3, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
ly dae as she wishes and heid straight back oot the entrance door. A
overdrive. The wee guy heids straight fur the livin room and slumps
Ah go straight tae ma pride and joy. Which i
nnae gee him an excuse tae go straight oaff the reservation. Efter E
4 matches
Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 4, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
Ah stare straight throw him ‘’We’ll talk
Ah sit up straight and wipe awey ma tears and bl
me in the doorwey. Ah notice straight awey he’s still cairyin a b
e ah hud a choice, eh? He saw straight through ma act. That fuckin t
4 matches
Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 5, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
hese pair ae tits ah set thum straight ‘’There is nae wey ah’m
Ah git ma iPhone oot and heid straight tae ma contact and dial up a
2 matches
@jax6754 tweeted
ay. Thanks tae keepin ma path straight @JeffBrazier @ComeCoachWithMe(2015) search twitter
@IshbelMcF tweeted
) in his shaw 'Thom Tuck Goes Straight to DVD'.(2019) search twitter
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@DABArbuckle tweeted
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@rattlecans tweeted
And none of them wee kiddies straight oot of school either. Some of (2022) twitter link
@LowEndJardo tweeted
over the last month cause am straight up just no eating but also th (2021) twitter link
@MizLiot tweeted
bh a charaid! I try tae be as straight wi fowk as I wid want them ta (2021) twitter link
@kennethbryce184 tweeted
CraggaMcLeod @MussyAmateursFC straight tae the point there m8 lol (2021) twitter link
artynDaySNP well said guys - straight to the point and spot on (2020) twitter link
@samgray_28 aways straight tae the point brother lol - (2021) twitter link
le at the wrang time - aye a straight thru joab there likes lol (2020) twitter link
the brox support on the back straight lol (2020) twitter link
Innes, Brian P. Tales Fae The Doric Side - Thochts o a Teacher, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
ae Jim, fa managed tae keep a straight face, "Ihese birds had better on page 51
1 matches
Maitland, Andrew Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Auld Mannie, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
feart tae gang straight up tae the wee gang, even tho on page 74
1 matches
Thom, Bill The Quait Chiel, (Tapsalteerie 2013 ISBN: 9780992663100) Doric - Banff, poetry
As that wid mean dragged straight tae Hell, on page 16
1 matches
Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 63 - The Bruntie Cat, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
ied him a fraudster an a liar straight oot – right there in the Sn
rs o the wilderness, wid walk straight intae a trap that could likel
2 matches
Strachan, Shane Beyond the Sea, (Scottish Book Trust 2023) Doric, prose
rk-hair, little wee een and a straight line for his moo abeen a reid
1 matches
Gauld, Ilene Ilene Gauld - Piper and Poet, (Doric Future 2020) Doric - Keith, weans
she went tae Sirs Dress Hire straight efter the skweel.
1 matches
Fowler, Ross Sunday Fitba wi ma Faither, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
and gave it an almichty kick straight at him. Weel he didna move qu
1 matches
Robson, Euan Peelie wally, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
ature that went on three days straight. Ma fizog, neck and chest wis
1 matches
Martin, Keiron Ma Worst Nicht Oot, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
fan a got hame wid be tae go straight on tae Tripadvisor and mak su
1 matches
Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
ly. Ye come in the front door straight intae her cupboard o a kitche
1 matches
@DoricPhrases tweeted
t you can easily convert text straight into our dialect and send it (2017) search twitter
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terloony I'll be honest. Wint straight ti yon Google ??(2019) search twitter
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r it, bar jist open & heading straight there fer effernneen session.(2020) search twitter
@JamieFairbairn1 tweeted
that up. Oor refund will ging straight back in. Canna wait til 2021. (2020) twitter link
Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
s every thing that disna move straight doon the lawvy pan. on page 14
k o explosive and drapped hid straight doon Jimmack's lum. on page 17
3 matches
Butler, Vera Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
ther. So oot I went an stared straight at Tam o Biggings an Lee o Ga on page 76
1 matches
Hall, Simon W. The Boy That Lived - Chapter Wan, (Brisk Northerly 2015) Orkney, prose
still so feart that he walkit straight intae some buddy cheust ootsi
1 matches
Cumming, John Da Whillie, (Shetland For Wirds 2010) Shetland, prose
Da bastard wis haedin straight fur wis, an we werena aaber t
1 matches
Walterson, Barbara Da Trow o’ Fogla Skerry, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
ath whit felt lik twa minutes straight. Den dere it wis.
1 matches
Isbister, Sonny Caves aroond Shetland, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
nervous but da trow just ran straight in! Whin da cave gied under d
1 matches
Watt, Valerie Görwill trows blamed for earthquake, (Shetland Times 2009) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
ittin a dance wi Lukki Minnie straight awa. She wis birlin an Unst K
1 matches
Watt, Valerie A faersome feerie, (Shetland Times 2010) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
Dr. Kunal lookit me straight in da een.
1 matches
De Luca, Christine Smootie gengs ta Lerrick, (SCOTS corpus 2003) Shetland - Bressay, weans
Nicol luikit straight at da cat. 'But hit'll hae ta
1 matches
Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
Th rabbit-hole went straight oan lik a tunnel fur ages, an on page 8
a big plate came skimmin oot, straight at th Fitman's heid: eet jist on page 56
2 matches
@jamie_ginger tweeted
penne pasta. Stab wi a fork. Straight doon the gullet..#spaghettiis(2019) search twitter
@officialAliRed tweeted
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Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
The rabbit hole went straight on lik a tunnel fur a brave b on page 8
a big plate come skimmin oot, straight at the Fitman's heid; it jest on page 57
2 matches
BardOfMilebush Untitled poem, (Reddit 2017) Ulster, poetry
kreich and dunt and dight and straight. I didnae ken 'Scotland the B
1 matches
Mc Donnell, John Joogins, (no publisher recorded 2020) Ulster, prose
luckked at tha damage...then straight oot again...an back wae tha S
1 matches