Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
UPEAT, v. Fig.: to annoy, to gall, vex with envy or chagrin (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1973), freq. in ppl.adj. upaeten, annoyed, chagrined (Id.). [ʌp′æt]
[Transposed form of eat up.]
