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

Twenty-seven years ago, the Glaswegian author James Kelman stunned the literary world when his novel of that name won the prestigious Booker Prize.

From Time

The West Indies image, taken by Glaswegian royal photographer Harry Benson, was found undeveloped in a roll of archived film.

From The Daily Beast

And Eva thinks she wants to tie herself to this crude Glaswegian.

From Project Gutenberg

It was within convenient distance of the Saut Water, that irresistible temptation and delight of every genuine Glaswegian.

From Project Gutenberg