glaik

English

Noun

glaik (plural glaiks)

1. (Geordie, derogatory) A fool or eccentric person.

Synonyms

• (fool): doofus, geck, wantwit; see also Thesaurus:fool
• (eccentric person): kook, odd duck, weirdo; see also Thesaurus:strange person

Related terms

• glaiky

Anagrams

• Galik, kalgi

Scots

Etymology

Probably related to gleek (“jest, scoff, trick”).

Noun

glaik (plural glaiks)

1. (rare, derogatory) A fool or eccentric person.
2. A deception.
3. A brief glance.

Related terms

• glaikit