gadgie

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English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA: /ˈɡædʒi/

Etymology 1[edit]

Noun[edit]

gadgie (plural gadgies)

  1. (Geordie, pejorative) An old man.
  2. (Geordie) A watchman.
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
an old man
a watchman — see watchman

Etymology 2[edit]

From Romani gadje (“a non-Roma”).

Noun[edit]

gadgie (plural gadgies)

  1. (Scotland, pejorative) A person who is poorly educated and engages in hooliganism, petty criminality or loutish behaviour. This usage sometimes carries the connotation of youth.

References[edit]

  • The New Geordie Dictionary, Frank Graham, 1987, ISBN 0946928118
  • Todd's Geordie Words and Phrases, George Todd, Newcastle, 1977[1]
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