Meaning of lang may yer lum reek | Babel Free

Definitions

Used to wish someone well, especially as a drinking toast or a farewell.

Scotland

Examples

“The B[ritish] P[rinter] is much appreciated in our office. It is regarded as indispensable, and is beyond doubt the best Trade Journal. Lang may your lum reek.”

“If he will only see that Protestantism is protected, my daily prayer shall be, "Lang may your lum reek," a prayer which warms and gladdens every Scottish heart.”

“Lang may your lum reek and your kalipot boil!”

“And as they say—lang may yer lum reek!”

“'And lang may yer lum reek on other folk's coal,' Jock reciprocated.”

“In the event I don't see you again before you leave Glory—well, you know, cheerio, cheery-bye and lang may yer lum reek!”

“‘Lang may your lum reek,’ called Fingal as his guest drifted out of sight. […] ‘Lang may your lum what?’ Ben murmured to himself. Just catching the question, Alec whispered – ‘reek. Lang may your lum reek. Long may your chimney smoke. That’s what. Long may you live, you see.’”

“"A'll see y Monday next, then," Grinning Hottie says, giving Angus one of those Macho Man half hugs with the bruising back slap. "Lang may yer lum reek." Angus laughs, slaps Grinning Hottie on the back, and repeats the salutation. He says it so fast, though, that it almost sounds like, "Long may your bum reek."”

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