This post is an absolute belter.
"Cargo"
What it usually means: Goods carried by a ship or an aircraft.
What it means in Glasgow: A carryout of alcoholic drinks from an off license. As in, "Ye should a seen the size a the cargo Tam turnt up wi' last night."
"Dancing"
What it usually means: Moving around rhythmically in time with music.
What it means in Glasgow: A nightclub. As in, "Ah'm aff tae the dancin' tonight."
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"Beamer"
What it usually means: A slang term for a BMW.
What it means in Glasgow: Having a red face due to embarrassment. As in, "Tam had a right beamer when he remembered whit he did down the pub last Friday."
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"Bam"
What it usually means: A loud noise.
What it means in Glasgow: A stupid, idiotic, or silly person. As in, "Why d'ye walk into the door, ya bam?"
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