The Glasgow dialect is often cited as one of the most impenetrable for visitors to understand.
People have a way of speaking here that is so unique it merits its own special dictionary just to give non-locals a chance of understanding us.
And while the Glaswegian accent is one of the most distinctive in the UK, it's also our turn-of-phrase that makes us stand out.
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For those who grew up in Glasgow, these are easily understood - but for those outside a G postcode - they can just be confusing.
If you're a stranger to the city, you've likely felt a bit baffled hearing certain words such as "lumber" or "coupon" and not understanding the meaning or context.
This list isn't intended to be comprehensive, so if there are any you feel we should have included, let us know on our social media channels, or comment below.
Lumber
A classic case of a common word in the English language that means something completely different in Glasgow. Most folk in the UK head to their nearest timberyard for their lumber, but here in Glasgow we prefer to head down to Bamboo or Sub Club as a lumber means taking home a date after a night out.
Belter
Belter has a few meanings here in Glasgow. It can mean something that was good or enjoyable; e.g.: 'that fish supper wis a belter', but it can also be used in a derogatory way to describe an unattractive man or woman. Glasgow singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon helped popularise the term to a wider audience in 2017 with his song "Belter".
Sook
In Glasgow a "sook" has nothing to do with the Arabic marketplace and is used instead to describe someone who is a "suck up".
Square go
To the untrained ear, it may sound as if a square go could have something to do with Monopoly or Snakes and Ladders, but trust us, it's not quite as safe and cuddly as that... A square go is what we call a one-on-one fight, generally without the use of weapons.
Bolt
If you don't fancy a square go, you may choose to "bolt". This one's fairly self-explanatory.
Riddy
Used to convey embarrassment or humiliation, a "riddy" is what happens when you get something wrong in an article and someone calls you out publicly on Twitter or Reddit. Also known as a beamer. This has never happened to us of course.
The boak
Boak is an onomatopoeic word which is often used in Glasgow in place of vomit, but it can also be used to convey a sense of queasiness. E.g.: 'The smell of dug food gi'e's me the boak'.
Piece
In America, a piece is a slang word for firearm, but here in Glasgow it's what we call any kind of homemade sandwich. Very different energy.
Greeting
Throughout the English-speaking world a 'greeting' is a nice, positive thing. In Glasgow, however, it brings up visions of stubbed toes and Scotland getting knocked out the Euros.
Roon ye
Roon ye is what we say to one of our mates when our team has just beaten theirs in the local derby.
Winch
In normal circumstances, a 'winch' is what you'll need when your car breaks down, but it has a very different meaning in Glasgow. In fact, you don't even need a car, though it can help. A winch is a kiss.
Dinghy
If you dinghy someone in Glasgow, it's usually because you're too busy pursuing a winch or lumber.
Burst
Burst is that feeling we get when we've consumed a wee bit too much alcohol the night before.
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Roaster
Nothing to do with the act of preparing Sunday lunch, a roaster is a derogatory term here in Glasgow that means dafty or idiot.
Boot
When used as a noun, boot is a derogatory term usually used to describe an unpleasant woman.
Ginger
Outsiders would assume that ginger is used exclusively to refer to people with red hair, but not in Glasgow. Here it's what we call pretty much any sugary soft drink.
Cooncil juice
When you want to lay off the ginger for a bit, you might whet your thirst with a glass of cooncil juice (tap water) instead.
Mince
Mince (usually served with totties) has a couple of meanings here in Glasgow. When it's used as adjective though it's to describe something that's bad or of poor quality.
Coupon
While it can also describe vouchers or betting slips, a coupon in Glasgow is someone's head. For example, you could have a "burst coupon" after having way too much to drink, but you could also have a "burst coupon" from one team wrecking your accumulator. Yes, it's confusing.
Wean
While it may sound as if all children in Glasgow are called "Wayne", this is not the case. "Wean" is simply a shortening of "wee one".
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