geggie

Noun

geggie (plural geggies)

1. A crude theatre space, constructed at a rural fair in Scotland to perform simplified versions of popular plays; a touring group which constructed and performed in such a theatre.
   • The geggies kept alive the nineteenth century 'national repertoire' and performed plays about Wallace, Mary, Queen of Scots, Tam O'Shanter, Jeannie Deans, James V, Highland chiefs, the Falls of Clyde, Wandering Steenie and the Warlocks[…]2020 February 13, Ian Brown, Performing Scottishness: Enactment and National Identities, Springer Nature, →ISBN, page 160
   • 11 Geggies were touring fit-up theatres constructed of canvas and wood, which visited rural fairs with heavily cut-down versions of popular classics such as Rob Roy. The most famous Saltmarket geggies were Dupain's, Parry's and Mumfords.2003 September 13, Paul Maloney, Scotland and the Music Hall, 1850-1914, Manchester University Press, →ISBN, page 54
2. (Scotland) Mouth.
   • 'Aw, now you jest shut yer geggie. First off it's our room for now, because yer mam says so. And second off, I'm no grandda'. How old are you?' Reluctantly, Sam said, 'Nineteen.'2012 December 31, Stephen Baxter, Doctor Who: The Wheel of Ice, Penguin, →ISBN
   • “As soon as I book my reservations for the flight back, I'll give him a call.” “You do that, laddie.” “We're going to need him too.” “Too true, laddie. Now shut yer geggie and get off […]”2017 March 21, Thomas J Wolfenden, Coconut Republic, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN, page 121