What Is A Glasgow Keelie?

The word “Keelie” – means a young working-class male from any large town such as a “Glasgow Keelie”. It used to imply someone who is tough and a potential hooligan. It is derived from the Gaelic word “gille” meaning “a lad”.

What is a Glasgow Keely?

n. 1. A male city-dweller of the rougher sort, specif. of Glasgow and district (see Glesca), occas. ‡of Edinburgh, an uncouth rowdy fellow, a “tough”.

Why do Scottish people say Dinnae?

Scots are known for pronouncing traditional words in unpredictable ways. Listen out for “yes” pronounced as “aye”, “dae” as “do” and “dinnae” as “don’t“.

What does Keeley mean in Scottish?

In Scottish Baby Names the meaning of the name Keeley is: Wood.

What is a Puggie in Scotland?

Puggie: n. a bank, “kitty” at cards. 2. (1) a one-armed bandit or fruit machine; (2) a cash-dispenser. (1)Gsw.

What does Gallus mean in Glasgow?

act of boldness or daring
It is a colloquial term most often used in the west of Scotland, and Glasgow especially, to describe an act of boldness or daring (eg. “The way she spoke to Mrs Waters was gallus”).

What do people from Glasgow call themselves?

Glaswegians
People from Glasgow are Glaswegians, and from Paisley are Buddies, but no-one I have met know what those from Edinburgh are called.

Why is Och Aye noo offensive?

“Och aye the noo!”
This is one of those Scottish phrases that can be heard in countless parodies aimed at poking fun at the Scots’ dialect and accent. Its direct English translation is “Oh yes, just now”. And, while some Scots may chuckle along with you, it is considered quite offensive by others.

Why do Scots say Ken instead of know?

Because it is a Scots word, it is a verb, “to ken”, to know. It comes from the same place as “Ich kenne” (German), in the sense of “to be familiar with”. So you would say “Ich kenne Thomas”, but use the verb “weiß” to know a fact – “Ja, ich weiß das” means “yes, I know that”.

What is considered rude in Scotland?

Scottish etiquette
When you first meet someone it is considered impolite to ask personal details about their age, their political beliefs and how much money they earn. It’s best to avoid these subjects until you are friends.

What does caelan mean in Scottish?

Caelan is a variation of Irish Gaelic name Caolán (pronounced kay-lun, kale-un or quail-on) meaning “eternal warrior” or “holy water” and derives from ‘caol’ meaning slender, narrow or fine.

What is Tae in Scottish?

tae in British English
(te ) noun. a Scots word for toe.

What is the Scottish word for party?

Scottish Word: Bowsie.

What is a wee hairy in Scotland?

Hairy, sometimes, wee hairy, is one of these. In my youth this was always associated with Glasgow, and the Dictionary of the Scots Language (DSL) defines it, rather sniffily, as: “A young woman living in the slums of Glasgow who habitually goes about without a hat.

What do Scots sometimes call a jobby?

Noun. jobbie (plural jobbies) (In particular Scotland, slang) Faeces; a piece of excrement.

What does kerfuffle mean in Scottish?

The Evolution of Kerfuffle
Fuffle is an old Scottish verb that means “to muss” or “to throw into disarray”—in other words, to (literally) ruffle someone’s (figurative) feathers.

Why do Scots say pish?

Pish. Translation: Urine. However, in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland, it’s a common word for something that evokes a negative vibe. For instance, if the score at the football isnae going your way, ‘it’s a load of pish’.

What is Dinna fash?

‘ Dinna fash don’t be troubled/bothered. Fash is from Old French fascher ‘to annoy, weary’. The term was also commonly extended to mean ‘afflicted’, and Robert Burns uses the term with such a meaning in Holy Willie’s Prayer: ‘At times I’m fash’d wi’ fleshly lust.

What does shut yer geggy mean?

Shut yer geggy
A ‘geggy’ is a mouth (or a mooth) and this short, sharp phrase means the person in question should refrain from opening it again.

What is a Scottish kiss?

Noun. Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.

What is the most common surname in Glasgow?

Note: Correction 25 September 2014