richt
9.9
Correct or proper, used in Scots
- adjective
- UK
:
correcto
- The teacher praised him for always doing the richt thing, even when it was hard.
Examples
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In her village, it was considered richt to greet everyone in the morning.
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He gave the richt directions to the visitors.
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He gave the richt answer in the old Scots tale.
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That answer is richt.
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In her village, it was considered richt to greet everyone in the morning.
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He gave the richt answer in the old Scots tale.
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He gave the richt directions to the visitors.
Synonyms
true
vsricht
993
1.0
Recognized as real, for example an owner or heir
focuses on correctness and dialect use rather than genuineness or loyalty
proper
vsricht
192
1.7
Complete and normal for its kind, not small or simple
is the same idea but used mainly in Scottish dialect
9.9
Being in good condition or feeling well
is used for being correct in Scottish speech rather than simply fine
How Right
Surface Forms
richt positive
Etymology
Richt is the Scots form of the common English word right, which means 'correct' or 'proper'. So, when people say something is richt, they mean it is the right or proper thing to do.