Glasgow Patter: daily life...
spur The phrase take the spur means to become annoyed, take offence: "C'mon, Ah'm only kiddin ye. Nae need tae take the spur." stooshie An uproar or row: "He's a popular guy an there'll be some stooshie if ye sack him." © Michael Munro	Words in The Patter are not all related to aspects of life specific to Glasgow or particularly relevant to local habits - there is no shortage of local terms for everyday things or activities that are universal.

Glasgow Patter: daily life...

spur: The phrase take the spur means to become annoyed, take offence: "C'mon, Ah'm only kiddin ye. Nae need tae take the spur."
stooshie: An uproar or row: "He's a popular guy an there'll be some stooshie if ye sack him."

Words in The Patter are not all related to aspects of life specific to Glasgow or particularly relevant to local habits - there is no shortage of local terms for everyday things or activities that are universal.

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