Glaswegian

[gla-swee-juhn, -jee-uhn]

adjective

1. of or characteristic of Glasgow or its inhabitants.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Glasgow.

Glaswegian

/ ɡlæzˈwiːdʒən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Glasgow or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Glasgow

Word History and Origins

Origin of Glaswegian¹

1810–20; Glas(gow) + -wegian (extracted from Galwegian )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Glaswegian¹

C19: influenced by Norway, Norwegian

Example Sentences

A company linked to the Glaswegian entrepreneur has been ordered to repay £122m to the UK government for breaching an NHS contract.

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Marie was told to "flatten out" her Glaswegian accent, and keep her fiery temperament hidden.

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The Glaswegian was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when just a baby, meaning she suffered breathing and digestive problems throughout her life.

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The straight-talking Glaswegian has worked at sea for more than 25 years, first with the Royal Navy and later as a submersible pilot.

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The anonymous artist, known as 'A Sign of Humour', has placed his spoof signs close to Glaswegian landmarks such as the Finnieston crane and the Barrowland Ballroom.

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