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

The 32-year-old Glaswegian was perhaps a touch disappointed by the colour of the metal she received but insists she will go again in LA in 2028.

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An image of Glaswegian actress Kirsty Paterson in a green wig had gone viral.

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"I identity more as a Glaswegian before I’m Scottish," he said.

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The Glaswegian finished 34th, a result that left her "embarrassed" and feeing as is "she had made a show of herself" according to younger sister Sarah.

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Among the 89 survivors was Glaswegian John Aird, a friend and colleague of both Mr Fleming and Mr Hunter.

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