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Stramash
stra-MASH
Meaning in Scotland
A noisy disturbance, confused clash, or energetic commotion.
Often used for chaotic action, including sport, not only arguments.
Natural examples
How Stramash appears in context
- There was a stramash at the goalmouth.
- The meeting ended in a stramash.
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 used for chaotic action, including sport, not only arguments.
Common patterns
Phrases built around this meaning
- a right stramash
- goal-mouth stramash
- cause a stramash
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.