Wayne’s Word – Baltic

It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone.

If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: #WaynesWord

Today’s word is BALTIC.

If you’re from Northern Ireland, you will most certainly have heard someone say “It’s baltic out there!” and you will instantly know to grab a coat. In local slang, baltic doesn’t just mean cold, it means absolutely FREEZING, bitter, bone-chilling cold that cuts right through you.

The think word itself likely comes from the Baltic Sea and the surrounding Baltic countries, a part of Europe known for its harsh, icy winters. Over time, the name became shorthand in Northern Ireland for weather that feels just as cold and unforgiving.

Have you ever heard of this word being used?