A headbutt.
Glasgow Kiss
GLAZ-goh KISS
ˈɡlazɡoʊ kɪs
Noun
Etymology & History
Euphemistic term for a headbutt, referencing Glasgow's reputation for street violence. Dark humor reflecting the city's rough 20th-century image. Now used throughout UK.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1970s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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