Scottish Dictionary · Slang Guide · Last updated: July 2026
What Does “Fit Like” Mean in Scottish?
A Scottish phrase meaning how are you?. A distinctly Northeast Scottish (Doric) greeting. If you're in Aberdeen, Inverness or anywhere in the Northeast and someone says 'fit like?', they're asking how you are. The standard reply is 'nae bad' or 'aye, nae bad', meaning fine, not bad. Saying it correctly marks you as someone who kens their Scottish dialects. Explained properly by a native Scot.
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Fit Like means How are you?. Pronounced FIT-like. One of Scotland's most-used words, explained properly.
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Published: July 2026 | Last updated: July 2026
What does “Fit Like” mean in Scottish?
A Scottish phrase meaning how are you?. A distinctly Northeast Scottish (Doric) greeting. If you're in Aberdeen, Inverness or anywhere in the Northeast and someone says 'fit like?', they're asking how you are. The standard reply is 'nae bad' or 'aye, nae bad', meaning fine, not bad. Saying it correctly marks you as someone who kens their Scottish dialects.
From the Doric dialect of Northeast Scotland. 'Fit' is the Doric word for 'what' (equivalent to 'whit' in central Scots), and 'like' here means 'like' in the sense of 'how'. So 'fit like?' literally translates as 'what like?' or 'how are things?'
Region: Nationwide, understood across all of Scotland
How do you pronounce “Fit Like”?
The key is getting the rhythm right. Scottish pronunciation puts stress in different places tae standard English. Hit play tae hear it said properly by a real Scottish voice, nae robot patter.
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How do you use “Fit Like” in a sentence?
Here are real examples of how Fit Like is used in everyday Scottish conversation:
| Example Sentence | Context |
|---|
| "Fit like, min?" | How are you, mate? (Northeast greeting) |
| "Fit like?, Aye, nae bad!" | How are you?, Aye, not bad! |
| "Fit like the day?" | How are you today? |
Where does the word “Fit Like” come from?
From the Doric dialect of Northeast Scotland. 'Fit' is the Doric word for 'what' (equivalent to 'whit' in central Scots), and 'like' here means 'like' in the sense of 'how'. So 'fit like?' literally translates as 'what like?' or 'how are things?'
Is “Fit Like” used across all of Scotland?
Nationwide, understood across all of Scotland. Scottish dialect varies significantly between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen (Doric) and the Highlands. While Fit Like is widely understood, the accent and context will vary from region tae region.
