SCOTS can be hard enough to understand at the best of times, with words and phrases that can confuse even the most astute of international visitors.

However, regional differences and quirks can make things even harder, with Scots in the borders sounding completely different to those in Aberdeenshire or Moray.

In Ayrshire, we certainly have a long list of our own quirks and phrases that can baffle even regular visitors to the area.

So, we asked our readers across our titles in East, North, and South Ayrshire, just what words and expressions are commonly associated with living and growing up on the west coast.

And without further ado, here is a fairly comprehensive list of Ayrshire words and expressions as suggested by our readers.

AYRSHIRE PHRASE: Gadz

MEANING: disgusting

AYRSHIRE PHRASE Wit dae ye cry them things ben the scullery...

MEANING What do you call those things in the kitchen...

AYRSHIRE PHRASE: Amurny

MEANING: I'm not

AYRSHIRE PHRASE: Foonert

MEANING: Freezing

AYRSHIRE PHRASE: Green tails

MEANING: Spring onions

AYRSHIRE PHRASE: Pockies

MEANING: Gloves

AYRSHIRE PHRASE: Cooterd

MEANING: Spoilt

AYRSHIRE PHRASE: Pruch

MEANING: Rummage

AYRSHIRE PHRASE: That noack is furrit

MEANING: That clock is fast

AYRSHIRE PHRASE: Do you think I button up the back

MEANING: Do you think I'm stupid

How many of these are you familiar with? Can you think of any more Ayrshire words or phrases? Let us know.