Scotland is world-famous for many things, from its whisky to its stunning landscapes.
An under-appreciated contribution it has made to culture, though, is its colourful language — particularly its insults.
Many are from Glasgow (because of course they are) and so we took a look at some of the best insults that you will likely hear only in the city.
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From the common phrases everyone will likely have heard at least once in their life to the more obscure ones, there's no shortage of creative ways to tell people to get lost.
Here's a roundup of some of the best insults you'll know if you're from Glasgow — as well as what they mean.
Weapon
If you're not Scottish, the first thing you think of when you see the word weapon will probably be something like a gun or a sword. In Glasgow, though, if you're called a weapon it means you're acting like a 'tool' — stupid.
Bawbag
This one's pretty self-explanatory. If you haven't heard someone being called a bawbag are you even from Glasgow? For those who somehow aren't in the know, it means ballbag — or scrotum. Not something you'd ideally like to be referred as.
Boaby
Again, if you don't know what a boaby is you surely can't be from Scotland. You may well be called one if you do something stupid. It is not always used as an insult, though, and is often used interchangeably with the word penis.
Tadger
Another word meaning penis, albeit less well-known than boaby. If you've seen Still Game, the phrase 'Shut it, tadger' will surely instantly make you think of a certain scene. You may also hear the word shortened to 'tadge'.
Fud
You never realise how many Scottish insults are euphemisms for genitalia until you put them all together for a list. Unlike the past few words, fud instead refers to a woman's privates — but in practice they're all said pretty much interchangeably.
Fandan
You may well hear this in reference to fancy folk who live in the West End with beards who drink craft beers. It basically means 'pretentious idiot', so if you get called one let it be a lesson on how you present yourself to the world!
Walloper
A walloper is that guy who drinks in your local and everyone, but everyone, can’t stand. Crucially though, being a walloper is something that afflicts all ages.
Did ye aye?
Similar to 'is that right pal', this one probably sounds harmless to anybody who isn't Scottish. If someone says this to you after you've finished talking, odds are you're being an idiot. So simple, yet so brutal.
Away n' Bile Yer Heid
This one is a bit more direct, and literally mean "go away and boil your head". Hardly subtle, but gets the job done.
Yer da sells Avon
Lastly, something a little more recent. The ultimate humiliating takedown because after all, what could possibly be worse than one's father selling cosmetics? There's no coming back if someone says this to you.
Did we miss any Glasgow insults? Let us know in the comments!
