(Scotland, colloquial) Someone who lives on an urban housing scheme, especially seen as being poor or ill-educated.
(Scotland, colloquial) Someone who lives on an urban housing scheme, especially seen as being poor or ill-educated.
Scheming; cunning; devious.
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(Scotland) A villain or scoundrel.
A jobless yob who has little or no education, often associated with antisocial behaviour and crime.
(Scotland, colloquial) A street sweeper; a dustman, a refuse collector.
A young person from a working-class background, often associated with sportswear and casual culture. Originally Liverpool-specific; now broader UK usage. Can be pejorative or affectionate.