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Why people are turning to the old Scottish habit of 'hurkle-durkling' to finally get good rest

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"Hurkle-durkling" is a Scottish term dating back to the 1800s , originally having more to do with sitting in a crouching position for warmth or secrecy, but it eventually took on a more relaxed and positive connotation.

It's a word that only the biggest etymology enthusiast would know had it plucked from obscurity thanks to TikTok .

"Giving this behavior a clever social media name can make it feel more socially acceptable and when it trends and becomes popular, it normalizes the need for relaxation within the community of followers." So with that, show yourself some love with a little hurkle-durkle. It’s fun to say, and oh so important to do. This article originally appeared last year ..

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31

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19

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34

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informal

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English

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43

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