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Scottish Gaelic

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Sgriob sgrìob — The itchiness on the upper lip before drinking whisky
/ SKREEV /
Scottish Gaelic

The tingling sensation on the upper lip that occurs in anticipation of drinking whisky. A wonderfully specific word from the Scottish Gaelic tradition.

globetrotter · 1 week, 5 days ago · 2 comments