Glasgow kiss
Glasgow kiss · Glasgow kisses
A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken noseA sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, euphemistic, humorous)A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.
Origin
Sarcastic reference to the supposed stereotypical belligerence of Glaswegians.Sarcastic reference to the supposed stereotypical belligerence of Glaswegians.
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Forms
plural: Glasgow kisses| Singular | Glasgow kiss |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsSee also
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