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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶PLOOKY, n. A slight stroke or blow.Ayr. 1822 Galt Steam-Boat xvi.:
Now and then gie them a plooky on the cheek with a pip or a cherry stane.
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"Plooky n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/plooky>
