People really do make Glasgow with there being certain expressions and phrases which instantly make people think of the city and home.
One way in which phrases that people associate with Glasgow have been kept alive has been through television shows and movies where ‘Glesga patter’ has been showcased to the world where folk have been ‘geeing it laldy’ and left others absolutely ‘scunnered’.
We asked our GlasgowWorld readers to tell us about some of their favourite expressions or words which made them think of Glasgow.
13. Besom
The contemporary use of the term is lighthearted and refers to someone having a bit of an attitude. Photo: Alan Peebles/ BBC
14. A tube
The word can also be spelt as choob and means a”stupid or contemptible person; an idiot” which Winston will have certainly called folk. | Still Game
15. Scunner
Scunner has several definitions but is most commonly known as causing disgust or feeling disgusted (scunnered) which Tam certainly makes people feel when he won’t buy a drink. | Still Game
16. Aye right
The urban dictionary defines the use of the term ‘aye right’ as the Scottish variance on the expression “whatever”. Photo: Alan Peebles