An old man.
Gadgie
GAD-jee
ˈɡadʒi
Noun
Example Sentences
"Some auld gadgie was asking."
"That gadgie's mental."
Etymology & History
Scots/Northern English term for a man, especially an old man. Possibly from Romany "gadjo" (non-Romani man). Used particularly in Edinburgh and Northeast Scotland.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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