(Scotland, British, _, dialectal) Above.
(Scotland, British, _, dialectal) Above.
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A hyper-local British intensifier from Chester, England, meaning "greatly" or "very much." When something impresses you way beyond a little, it impresses you above a bit. It's the kind of old-school regional expression that locals use with pride — deeply understated on the surface but packing genuine emphasis underneath. Think of it as the Chester equivalent of "quite a lot" cranked up several notches. Rare outside its home region, but charming wherever it travels.
(UK, Chester) greatly, very much.
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
(Scotland, British, _, dialect) Above.
The Sun ſhall change, the Moon to change ſhall ceaſe;The Gaits to clim-----the Sheep to yield the Fleece,Ere ought by me be either ſaid or done,Shall do thee Wrang, I ſwear by all aboon.
(Scotland, British, Cheshire, _, dialect) Above.
The ceiling fair that rose aboon.
Aboon means: Above.. It is mainly Scottish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
aboon means: Above.. Register: informal, Scottish English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.