orra

A single orra sock lies on the floor next to the laundry basket.

Definition

1. Adjective (Scottish):
   • Odd, unmatched: "orra" refers to something that is not part of a pair or set; it is separate or extra.
   • Occasional: It can also describe something that happens only from time to time, not regularly.
   • Miscellaneous: "orra" may denote something that is extra, additional, or of minor importance.

Usage Examples

• (A single glove without its matching pair.)
• (Occasional or casual employment.)
• (Miscellaneous small items of little value.)

Advanced Usage

• "orra man": a person employed for odd jobs or occasional work.

  • The farmer hired an orra man to help with repairs. (A casual labourer for miscellaneous tasks.)

• "orra time": spare or free time, not dedicated to a regular schedule.

  • He spends his orra time gardening. (Time that is not regularly occupied.)

Variants and Related Words

• Orra (adj): used primarily in Scottish English; no common variants.

Synonyms

• Odd: not matching or forming part of a complete set.
• Occasional: happening infrequently or irregularly.
• Miscellaneous: consisting of various kinds of items or tasks.

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