trauchle
Americannoun
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of trauchle
C19: of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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Lyin' smokin' an' spittin' an' crackin' aboot life bein' a trauchle, an' so on!
From My Man Sandy by Salmond, J. B.
Lyin' here, I'm wonderin' what ma life's been—juist a fecht to get the denner ready, and a fecht to get the tea ready, an' a terrible trauchle on the washin'-days.
From The Setons by Douglas, O.
There's something in what the Smith says," said Bandy; "but if there's to be nae growin' ony aulder i' the next world, there'll be some fowk 'ill hae a gey trauchle.
From My Man Sandy by Salmond, J. B.
I'm shure I needna trauchle to haud in aboot the bawbees!
From My Man Sandy by Salmond, J. B.
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