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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
HUGGER-MA-GUNDIE, n. [′hʌgərmə′gʌndi] A term of contempt for a rough, unkempt, slovenly woman (Fif. 1957). Cf. Huggermagrillian, n.
[Nonce formation from Huggery-Muggery. The endings are possibly influenced by Hochmagandy and tatterdemalion].You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Hugger-ma-gundie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/hugger_ma_gundie_n>
