Meaning of Glasgow smile | Babel Free

Definitions

A facial scar received from being cut on the edge of the mouth, resembling an extended smile.

Examples

“Here they will become acquainted with the city’s endemic crime, random violence and such terms as “a Glasgow kiss” (a head butt) and “a Glasgow smile” (a mouth extended with a cut).”

“To promote the bid they had this slogan, 'Glasgow Smiles Better', which, when you consider what a Glasgow smile is, is a pretty negative association to make.”

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