Scotland local language
What does “pure” mean?
Very, extremely, or completely. Learn its pronunciation, local context, realistic examples, and when a more neutral phrase is safer.
Meaning and local context
pure means Very, extremely, or completely. in Scotland local language. A common intensifier in Scottish informal speech, especially around Glasgow and the west.
How it is used
Pure brilliant and pure raging are typical constructions. One example is “That was pure brilliant.”, which corresponds to “That was absolutely brilliant.” in plain English.
Example interpretation
A second example is “He was pure raging.”, where the same local sense is expressed as “He was extremely angry.”. Reading both examples together helps distinguish this regional meaning from other possible readings of the word or phrase.
Tone and register
It is informal and regionally marked. This caution is part of understanding “pure”: the definition tells you what it means, while the surrounding situation and tone help you judge whether using it yourself is appropriate.
- Pronunciation
- PYOOR
- Register
- Informal regional speech
- Place
- Scotland
Examples in conversation
That was pure brilliant.
That was absolutely brilliant.
He was pure raging.
He was extremely angry.