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Nae bother
NAY BOTH-er
Meaning in Scotland
No problem; it is fine or can be done.
Friendly and practical; regional pronunciation and spelling vary.
Natural examples
How Nae bother appears in context
- Can you send it today? Nae bother.
- Nae bother, I’ll show you the way.
Context profile
Tone, setting, audience, and caution
Context-dependent; examples show common everyday force.
Conversation, local writing, or Scottish institutional use depending on the entry.
Recognizable to many Scottish speakers, with uneven regional frequency.
Friendly and practical; regional pronunciation and spelling vary.
Common patterns
Phrases built around this meaning
- nae bother
- no bother
- that’s nae bother
Related meanings
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Evidence
Sources used for this entry
- Essential Scots-English DictionaryDictionaries of the Scots Language
Authoritative general reference with English definitions for thousands of Scots words and regional labels.