Scottie
Americannoun
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See Scottish terrier
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informal a Scotsman
Etymology
Origin of Scottie
Example Sentences
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Two unidentified media members were heard making disparaging comments about players Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Mogbo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Jackson had already led Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles during the 1990s when then-Lakers owner Jerry Buss hired him before the 1999-2000 season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
After an extended dry spell, Scottie Scheffler reminded everyone why he’s the game’s top player by winning two of three playoff events, capped by the Tour Championship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
If I had been Scottie Scheffler himself, I couldn’t have done it any better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Oh! My father saw it once when he was camping on Kilimanjaro, years ago. Get to work, Scottie; undercarriage needs lowering. And I need the instructor’s seat back to make sure Brodatt lands us safely.”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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