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⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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