Glaswegians are well known for having a unique way of saying things – often to comedic effect.
Some of these are normal words which you can find in the dictionary, but mean something different when used in a certain context in Glasgow.
Take 'lumber' for example: The dictionary describes this as 'moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way' but it can mean meeting a potential romantic partner on a night out... Or words to that effect.
We've looked at the Glaswegian idiosyncrasies that set us apart from the rest of Scotland – like ending a sentence with 'but' or pronouncing the letter J as 'jai' – and the words we say differently to other places, such as 'telt' instead of 'told' and 'geez' instead of 'give us.'
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So here's a round-up of words that already exist – but can carry a different meaning in Glasgow. Have you got any others? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter.
How – How is often used interchangeably with 'Why' in Glasgow: "How no?"
Pure – Very: 'You're pure stunnin'
Bolt – To go away or run
Steamin’ – To be drunk. "You were steamin' last night!"
Minted – To be rich or well paid.
Greet – To cry or weep, not to say hello. Example: “Stop greetin, yer fine”
Rocket/Roaster – An annoying or foolish person: "Bolt ya rocket!"
Dinghy – To ignore someone
Coupon – A term for someone's head
Nip/Winch – Kissing
Banger – Used to mean a volatile individual or a man's private parts
Hacket – Describing someone as very unattractive
Piece – Sandwich: "A piece and ham"
Ginger – Irn Bru, also pronounced 'Gingy'
Growlin' – To give someone a dirty look, showing dislike
Hairy – A loud or mouthy woman, usually with an unsavoury reputation: "She's a wee hairy"
Lumber – When you meet someone at a club or party and get a date or a one-night stand: "Did you get a lumber?'
Edgy – Keeping a lookout, or a warning that someone in a position of authority is approaching: "Edgy! The teacher's coming!"
Lamp – to hit someone hard: "He lamped him"
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