Scottish slang for a young woman, carrying a tone that's somewhere between affectionate and cheeky. Think of it as the Scottish cousin of 'lass' or 'hen', with a little extra playfulness baked in. Used in casual conversation, often among older generations in Scotland, where regional terms of endearment for women have a long and colourful history. Not widely known outside Scotland, which gives it an appealing local flavour.
The wee queanie behind the counter sorted us out with the best fish supper we'd had all trip.
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(Scotland) A young woman.
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