![]() Can also mean aswell, also or too.Ĭauld: Cold (Pronounced like the word called).Ĭhibbed: Cut with a sharp object, normally a knife. Sometimes can also mean a tweed hat.īy-the-way: This is a phrase used to accentuate or draw draw attention to a particular point. This phrase is normally used to highlight someones bold cheel or unwittingly embarrassing behavior in company of others.īucky: Buckfast a tonic wine which is particularly popular among the Glasgow neds.īunnet: Hat, any type of hat. A beamer is not a BMW in Glasgow!īelter: A very good thing, for example “That goal was a total belter!”īile: Boil, often used in the phrase “Away an’ bile yer heid” which is a cheeky way of saying no to someone.īoabie: Male genitals, penis, willy, wangdoodle, knob, cock, dick, johnson.īoak: Vomit, would most likely be heard in the phrase “That gies (gives) me the boak” which translates as finding something particularly disgusting.īoggin: Very dirty, manky, mockit, mingin’.īoozer: If someone is talking about going to the boozer, it means they are going to the pub.īrass neck: Impudence, shameful boldness, embarrassing behavior. James had a beamer when realised his fly was down. Can also be used as a derogatory term, normally towards a male, meaning asshole or dick.īeamer: Red face caused by Embarresment. Also recommended as a brilliant hangover cure by many Glaswegians.īawbag: Can be used in the literal sense, meaning scrotum. You have to taste it yourself to discover how delightful it is. (Definition of “messages” is below).īarras: The Barras, or Barrowlands a location in Glasgows East End where there is a street market.īarrbru: Irn Bru the fizzy, orange coloured drink that the Scot’s love. a Glaswegian taxi driver, or a wee old lady waiting in the queue for her messages. ![]() But in Glasgow you will hear banter from many people you don’t know or have just met, e.g. Banter is a term used to describe lively humourous conversation, usually between friends. ![]() Bampot is a dissaproving word normally used after someone has done something particularly stupid.īanter: Lively and humourous chat or conversation. Letters A – F Aboot AboutĪin: Own, as in my own, which would be “Ma ain”.Īrsed: Bothered, as in “Ah cannae be arsed”, meaning I can’t be bothered.īackie: A ride on the back of someones bike.īahookie: Buttocks, bum, bottom, arse, erse, ass, butt.īaltic: Very cold, normally used to describe a particularly cold day, as in “It’s bloody baltic the day”.īampot: Idiot, crazy person, silly or stupid person. It includes explanations of words and phrases, as well as their origins and meanings, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the language and culture of Glasgow. The Glaswegian dictionary serves as a useful tool for both native speakers and outsiders looking to understand the language used in Glasgow. This dialect has been shaped by the city’s history, including its working-class roots, and has evolved over time to reflect the changing cultural, social and political landscape. We want to provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique linguistic traits of this amazing city and its people. Our Glaswegian dictionary is a comprehensive collection of words and phrases used in the Glaswegian dialect of the Scottish language.
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