Scotty

[skot-ee]

noun

plural

Scotties 

1. (often lowercase),  a Scot; Scotsman or Scotswoman.

2. Scottish terrier.

3. a male given name, form of Scott.

4. a female given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotty¹

Scot + -y ²

Example Sentences

In the Season 3 premiere of CBS’s Elsbeth, Colbert plays Scotty Bristol, a narcissistic late-night talk show host who becomes the episode’s murder victim — a role that feels especially meta given real-world developments.

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In the episode, Scotty Bristol is portrayed as a demanding, abrasive boss who alienates his writers.

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One line lands hard given the timing: Scotty announces, “We’re going to miss this show when it’s gone.”

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On Remembrance Sunday, Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity supporting children who have lost a parent in the military, received sweets from Harry for all the young people joining the military march past.

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The bridge still feels way too big — especially for this rural stretch of paradise that first captured their hearts more than two decades ago — but after years of meetings, questions and debating each trade-off, the retired couple decided to turn their energies toward making sure Scotty Creek got restored as part of the deal.

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