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Glasgow kiss

(British, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.

ˈɡlæˌskoʊ ˈkɪsCurrent130 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.

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  • “Jeg synes det er helt innafor å treffe folk i øyehøyde jeg. Med et Glasgow Kiss.”

Origin: Sarcastic reference to the supposed stereotypical belligerence of Glaswegians. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Jeg synes det er helt innafor å treffe folk i øyehøyde jeg. Med et Glasgow Kiss.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Izzat related to Glasgow Kiss? OUCHIES!!! 😆😆😆”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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