jings
(Scotland) An exclamation of surprise.
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(Scotland) An exclamation of surprise.
“Jings! Crivvens! Help ma boab!”
Jings! This blizzard is no place for a wee bucket boy! If I'm not careful I'll slip and —
“Jings! Crivvens! Help ma boab!”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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