An American TikTok creator known for his Scottish impressions has gone viral after sharing his experience of Scottish 'tough love' during his first trip to Scotland. The 26-year-old musician, who goes by the username Yung Young, spent two weeks travelling across the country, visiting Greenock (his mother's hometown), the Highlands, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
What does 'greetin' mean in Scotland?
In a 15-second video posted with the caption 'More things nobody else here [America] understands,' Yung Young explains the word 'greetin' to his American audience. He says: 'Scottish tough love is hilarious bro. You don't know what it's like to be in the middle of crying and they call it greetin there. So you don't know what it's like to be in the middle of greeting and get called a greetin faced git.' He adds that the experience 'will make you strong boy' and that it's 'hilarious to see it on the other side though.'
Scottish reactions and viral success
The clip quickly amassed over 90,000 views and 8,600 likes. Scottish TikTok users flooded the comments, with one writing: 'My mum used to say I'll give you something to greet aboot.' Another noted: 'My grandpa used to say they're like a Christmas card. Always greetin.' A third user commented: 'If your greeting for no reason, they will give u a reason to greet.' Many praised his accent as 'spot on' and 'excellent,' while American viewers remained confused by the slang.
Background on Scottish slang
Scottish slang often confuses visitors, with words like 'greetin' (crying), 'messages' (shopping), 'outwith' (outside of), and 'wains' or 'bairn' (children). Social media videos breaking down these expressions regularly go viral. Yung Young, who frequently posts comedy skits mimicking a Scottish accent, has built a large following for his observations on Scottish culture.
