scot
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Meaning · English
A fury; a fit of temper.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The black fellows were in a very savage mood. […] Mr. Lawson, having heard that the up-creek blacks were "in a scot," and fearing that the youngsters might fall into their hands, had then started with his little party in pursuit.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scot” mean?
A fury; a fit of temper.
Is “scot” formal or informal?
scot is generally slang.