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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHIPPERT, adj. “Hasty and tart in demeanour, or in the mode of doing anything” (Sc. 1808 Jam.). Hence whippert-like, indicating irritation, by the manner of expression (Ib.). Now liter.Ayr. 1927 J. Carruthers A Man Beset i. vii.:
There's nae cause for us to get jaupin' the water this gait. Sit doon, and dinna be sae whippert.
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