Gytling

/ˈɡɪt.lɪŋ/ noun

Definition

A young or insignificant person; in Scottish dialect, a brat or annoying child.

Etymology

From Scottish/Northern English 'git' (a foolish person) + diminutive suffix '-ling'. Related to Old English words for bastards or low-born individuals.

Kelly Says

Gytling is basically how Scottish people affectionately insult annoying kids—adding '-ling' to make it sound both insulting and somehow endearing at the same time!

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