Scotch (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language; "Scots Gaelic"; "the Scots community in New York"; "`Scottish' tends to be the more formal term as in `The Scottish Symphony' or `Scottish authors' or `Scottish mountains'"; "`Scotch' is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland except in such frozen phrases as `Scotch broth' or `Scotch whiskey' or `Scotch plaid'".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Scotch Highlands were a mystery to the visiting tourists from England.
- She spoke with a Scotch brogue that was music to his ears.
- The Scotch community in New York City was known for their love of traditional music and dance.
- He sampled a spoonful of the Scotch broth and declared it to be one of the best he'd ever tasted.
- The Scotch plaid pattern on her scarf was a bold and vibrant print.
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Related Words
Meaning 2
Avoiding waste; "an economical meal"; "an economical shopper"; "a frugal farmer"; "a frugal lunch"; "a sparing father and a spending son"; "sparing in their use of heat and light"; "stinting in bestowing gifts"; "thrifty because they remember the great Depression"; "`scotch' is used only informally".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Usages
Examples
- After leaving the table, the scotch farmer didn't let the leftovers go to waste and instead put them in containers for tomorrow's meal.
- My grandmother is a scotch shopper, always looking for deals and discount coupons before making any purchase.
- My dad is a very scotch person when it comes to his money and only spends on what is absolutely necessary.
- The scotch farmer used rainwater to irrigate his crops, minimizing his use of expensive tap water.
- My scotch aunt is extremely sparing in her use of electricity and turns off the lights whenever no one is in the room.