Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
OOGIS, n. A mess, confusion, mix-up (Cai. 1964). [′u:gɪs]
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a reduced form ad. Norw. ugress, weeds.]
