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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A man. Geordie, Mackem, Scotland, Teesside

   "They also said (many times) “Fuck” and “Some gadgie's just knacked me 'ouse.”"

2. 2
   A person who is poorly educated and engages in hooliganism, petty criminality or loutish behaviour. This usage sometimes carries the connotation of youth. Dundee, Scotland, derogatory, especially

Synonyms

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birdblokeboybrobroskibruh

Antonyms

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sheila

Example

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"They also said (many times) “Fuck” and “Some gadgie's just knacked me 'ouse.”"

Etymology

Borrowed from Romani gaʒe, plural of gaʒo (“a non-Roma”).

Related phrases

radgie gadgie

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