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The Glasgow dialect, also called Glaswegian, varies from Scottish English at one end of a bipolar linguistic continuum to the local dialect of West Central Scots at the other. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Therefore, the speech of many Glaswegians can draw on a "continuum between fully localised and fully standardised". [ 3 ]
Wolvos, Yam Yams (from local dialect where people say "Yam" meaning "Yow am" meaning "You are"), Yammies, Dingles (pejorative) Wombwell Wombats Woodbridge Woodworms (pejorative) Worcester Woos Worth Nothings (pejorative) Worthing Pork Bolters [52] Workington Jam Eaters Wye Bovvers Wymondham Windies (short first "i", following local pronunciation)
In all other parts of Scotland and in parts of northeast England (particularly Newcastle upon Tyne), gadgie remains current with its Roma meaning. British psychologist Adrian Raine has expressed contempt for what he feels is the glorification of ned culture in the Scottish media.
The language of slang, in common with the English language, is changing all the time; new words and phrases are being added and some are used so frequently by so many, they almost become mainstream. While some slang words and phrases are used throughout Britain (e.g. knackered, meaning "exhausted").
Nearly 3 in 5 surveyed parents said they keep up with modern slang to better connect with their teens. These are the most popular slang words teens are saying, parents say Skip to main content
Ah've heard folk use 'rocket' tae mean 'mento' but ah've also heard enough folk use it tae mean 'stupit' tae say it means baith, at least in some areas. Plus folk say "in ma puff" aw the time here in Maryhill. As for 'jeg', its a bit ay an older word and 'click', as far as ah know, is an older word meanin 'git aff wae'.
Maskot/Getty Images. 6. Delulu. Short for ‘delusional,’ this word is all about living in a world of pure imagination (and only slightly detached from reality).
Here's the full schedule for Saturday's college football championship weekend slate. Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers celebrates the 17-7 win over Texas A&M.