Glasgow Patter: being abusive...
panhandler A slang word for someone who is always scrounging, attempting to borrow money or goods: "You're that saft, ye haun oot money tae any aul panhandler that asks ye." scadge A slang term for a tramp or a disreputable-looking person: "Don't staun next tae us, ya scadge. Ye'll gie us a showin up." The word sounds as if it might be connected with scavenger. © 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...

panhandler: A slang word for someone who is always scrounging, attempting to borrow money or goods: "You're that saft, ye haun oot money tae any aul panhandler that asks ye."
scadge: A slang term for a tramp or a disreputable-looking person: "Don't staun next tae us, ya scadge. Ye'll gie us a showin up."
The word sounds as if it might be connected with scavenger.

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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