Our Common Language

[Andrew_Marriott]

I would certainly use the word ned.
roughly meaning an unintelligent young delinquent ruffian, up to no good, hanging round street corners etc.

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More Irn Bru !!!!

[Paisley]

Hmm.. sounds like i am having one of my famous brain-fades. The trouble is that I have spent the last 3 years working in London and have only just returned to Glasgow, and so i am probably getting mixed up. (that's my story and i am stuck with it)

Sorry boys... I'll keep my mouth shut next time if I'm not sure!

[kam]

Hi everyone. I think that an elavator is called a lift.

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The confusion about "jocks" is a good example of the divisions caused by our common language. To an American a jock is an athlete, but in Britain it is a slang term for a Scot. It is usually derogatory, especially when used by an Englishman, and is not kindly received by Scots. For us it's a little bit like the "N" word to black people so I would strongly advise against using it in Scotland or on Scotland.com.

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The man o' independent mind,
He looks and laughs at a' that.

[upyerkilt31]

Terminology : Rubbers -erasers ..(in Scotland ).Pissed - drunk (not angry) .pissing away time -wasting time .
Mum-mom
bum -bottom,butt
piece and jam- jelly sandwich
My mother's fav expression " I'm about to take my hand off your ear " ...meaning you were about to get big trouble ...

Waynes (? sp ) wee ones- children


Helen

[upyerkilt31]

Another one " don't forget to knock me up in the morning "... not what you're thinking ... wake me up in the morning

Helen

[Willy]

See Brian!
I wasn't lying about being told I would be knocked up in the morning at 8:00!

Neil,
Interesting....I've never picked up on that anytime I've been in the UK regarding the word jock. (Does this mean MadJock is not just crazy about sports???)

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Di (aka ^..^ ~ Willy)