Haggis
noun
A traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's stomach stuffed with meat and barley.
On Burns Night, many Scottish people enjoy a meal of haggis, neeps and tatties.
Often appears as...
- burns night haggis
- haggis and neeps
noun
A person of Scottish origin.
Mike is a true haggis, he loves playing the bagpipes and wearing a kilt.
Often appears as...
- true haggis
- funny old haggis
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's stomach stuffed with meat and barley.
On Burns Night, many Scottish people enjoy a meal of haggis, neeps and tatties.
Often appears as...
- burns night haggis
- haggis and neeps
noun
A person of Scottish origin.
Mike is a true haggis, he loves playing the bagpipes and wearing a kilt.
Often appears as...
- true haggis
- funny old haggis
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Traditional Cuisine
Haggis is deeply associated with Scottish heritage and often eaten on special occasions.
They served haggis during the Scottish wedding feast.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Method
Originally cooked in a sheep's stomach, modern haggis may be packaged differently.
You can buy haggis in a synthetic casing nowadays.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Events
It's customary to eat haggis on Burns Night, which celebrates the famous Scottish poet.
The haggis is piped in on Burns Night.
Pro Tip 1/3Traditional Cuisine
Haggis is deeply associated with Scottish heritage and often eaten on special occasions.
They served haggis during the Scottish wedding feast.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Method
Originally cooked in a sheep's stomach, modern haggis may be packaged differently.
You can buy haggis in a synthetic casing nowadays.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Events
It's customary to eat haggis on Burns Night, which celebrates the famous Scottish poet.
The haggis is piped in on Burns Night.
Pro Tip 1/3Traditional Cuisine
Haggis is deeply associated with Scottish heritage and often eaten on special occasions.
They served haggis during the Scottish wedding feast.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Method
Originally cooked in a sheep's stomach, modern haggis may be packaged differently.
You can buy haggis in a synthetic casing nowadays.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Events
It's customary to eat haggis on Burns Night, which celebrates the famous Scottish poet.
The haggis is piped in on Burns Night.
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that he does certainly have some interesting tastes but that no cat is prepared to eat the muck that comes out of their preys stomach fair enough I wouldn't either but they certainly are fans of haggis which is basically what
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 218 PIPE...
that he does certainly have some interesting tastes but that no cat is prepared to eat the muck that comes out of their preys stomach fair enough I wouldn't either but they certainly are fans of haggis which is basically what
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Quote examples
Ashley Jensen
Scottish Actress
L.A. hasn't changed me that much - I've not forgotten where I'm from, you know. And I need to find a haggis, but no-one seems to sell them over here.
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Rick Riordan
American Author
It is true that I once refused to eat haggis in Scotland and this did not sit well with the local population.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
Haggis is delicious. It is wonderful. It's spicy, it's tasty, and you get vegetarian haggis as well.
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Ari Shaffir
American Comedian
I genuinely like haggis. Everybody told me I was supposed to hate it, but I really did enjoy it.
Quote examples
Rick Wakeman
British Musician
I'm a Freemason, and we love to celebrate Burns' night: piping in the haggis, the whole lot.
Quote examples
Kevin McKidd
Scottish Actor
I love whiskey and haggis. I can't get enough of either.
Quote examples
Ashley Jensen
Scottish Actress
L.A. hasn't changed me that much - I've not forgotten where I'm from, you know. And I need to find a haggis, but no-one seems to sell them over here.
Quote examples
Rick Riordan
American Author
It is true that I once refused to eat haggis in Scotland and this did not sit well with the local population.
Quote examples
Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
Haggis is delicious. It is wonderful. It's spicy, it's tasty, and you get vegetarian haggis as well.
Quote examples
Ari Shaffir
American Comedian
I genuinely like haggis. Everybody told me I was supposed to hate it, but I really did enjoy it.
Quote examples
Rick Wakeman
British Musician
I'm a Freemason, and we love to celebrate Burns' night: piping in the haggis, the whole lot.
Quote examples
Kevin McKidd
Scottish Actor
I love whiskey and haggis. I can't get enough of either.
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