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Stooshie
STOO-shee
Meaning in Scotland
A fuss, disturbance, argument, or noisy commotion.
Often describes public fuss as much as physical disorder.
Natural examples
How Stooshie appears in context
- There was a stooshie over the parking spaces.
- The announcement caused a right stooshie.
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.
Often describes public fuss as much as physical disorder.
Common patterns
Phrases built around this meaning
- cause a stooshie
- right stooshie
- big stooshie
Related meanings
Compare nearby Scottish terms
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.