Acronym for ‘non-educated delinquent’, useless waster, troublemaker.
Ned
NED
nɛd
Noun
Example Sentences
"That ned's causing trouble."
"Pure bunch of neds hanging about."
Etymology & History
Scottish term for anti-social youth, supposedly from "Non-Educated Delinquent" but more likely from "Teddy Boy" or the name "Ned." Describes tracksuit-wearing troublemakers. Glasgow-specific subculture.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1980s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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