Ah’ve Ripped Me Breeks!

Bruce Officer on Dec 21, 2010

A most unfortunate occurrence befalls this Scotsman!

Ah’ve Ripped Me Breeks!

Oh michty me, oh fit a faff

Ah’ve neigh on ripped me breeks in half!

Ah jist bent doon tae tie me shoe

A tearin’ soond and look’t me noo

Me troosers torn richt roond the crotch

Oh turn yer heid, please, dinna watch

Or else ye’ll see me grubby boxers

Oh heck, ah’m blushin’ tae me oxters!

Now whar’s the nearest safety pin?

Ah need tae get me fixed agin!

Glossary of terms

ah: I

michty me!: mild exclamation of surprise, much used by cartoon stereotype Scotsmen

fit: what

faff: bother, nuisance

breeks: trousers (UK English), pants or slacks (US English)

tae: to

oxters: armpits

whar: where

And the rest you’ll just have to work out for yourselves!

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Comments (18)

Calare on Dec 21, 2010
I did wonder what oxters were… and I would not tell you what I thought they were.
Thanks for the laugh!
mostpopulararticle on Dec 21, 2010
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I just learned 8 new Irish words with a good laugh!
mostpopulararticle on Dec 21, 2010
woops, I meant Scottish! Stupid me…
Larry Fish on Dec 21, 2010
Hahahahaha, so funny. You had me laughing pretty good.
Raene Kaleinani on Dec 21, 2010
love the glossary inclusion…I got it!
lxdollarsxl on Dec 21, 2010
Where are the rest? surely not just one single bout of laughter for the day – enjoyed.
Roe2115 on Dec 21, 2010
Humorous piece and thanks for putting in the glossary.
Karen Gross on Dec 21, 2010
The same poem without the accent just wudna be the same!
researchanalyst on Dec 21, 2010
nice work
giritharanj on Dec 21, 2010
nice share
Raj the Tora on Dec 21, 2010
excellent piece. You made me laugh and think as well! Thanks for the partial glossary that made things easier.
The Quail 1957 on Dec 21, 2010
Very humorous article and the glossary was an excellent added touch. Well done!
Yovita Siswati on Dec 21, 2010
Interesting write!
PSingh1990 on Dec 22, 2010
Nice Share.
Ashwath Komath on Dec 22, 2010
Wow. I get what you mean now
john smither on Dec 22, 2010
I used tae live in Scotland an the accent would often confuse me.
Lord Banks on Dec 22, 2010
Made me laugh! well done. LB
Brenda Nelson on Dec 22, 2010
Good thing you included the glossary.

Hi there!