Glasgow Patter: being abusive...
stank-dodger A slang term for a skinny person, implying that such individuals have to avoid street drains, called stanks, for fear of falling down one: "What's a stank-dodger like you need tae be on a diet fur?" grave-nudger A slang term for someone perceived as being a little too long in the tooth: "You should stick tae the over-30s nights alang wi' aw the other grave-nudgers". © Michael Munro	The Patter is rich in terms of abuse and particularly imaginative in this department, but in fairness, there are also many words used to express one's appreciation!

Glasgow Patter: being abusive...

stank-dodger: A slang term for a skinny person, implying that such individuals have to avoid street drains, called stanks, for fear of falling down one: "What's a stank-dodger like you need tae be on a diet fur?"
grave-nudger: A slang term for someone perceived as being a little too long in the tooth: "You should stick tae the over-30s nights alang wi' aw the other grave-nudgers".

The Patter is rich in terms of abuse and particularly imaginative in this department, but in fairness, there are also many words used to express one's appreciation!

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