A Scottish or Irish whimsical turn of phrase, pun, or clever remark; a witty or playful saying.
Origins disputed, possibly from Scottish 'carriage' (behavior) + 'witchcraft' or a variant of 'carriwitchie.' Likely influenced by Irish and Scottish verbal wit traditions.
This is exactly the kind of word that proves Scottish and Irish speech is packed with playfulness—it's a word for a clever joke or witty remark, but the word itself is so whimsical it becomes the thing it describes!
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