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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†WHEERIEMIGO, n., v.
I. n. A gimcrack, a fanciful dodge or contraption (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 210); an insignificant person (Ib.).
II. v. To work in an insignificant manner, to play fast and loose (Ib.).
[A nonce formation, prob. based on Whirligig, Wheerum + Ma- + (Mirlie)go, or the like. Cf. also Whirlimagig, Whirlmagee.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Wheeriemigo n., v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 7 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/wheeriemigo>
