Definition of gadgie

gadgie

• North East of England name for a man (also bloke, geezer, fellow).

  Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by Ray C. from Stockton-on-Tees, UK on Dec 01 2004.

• gadgy is an old northumbrian word meaning non-gypsy

  Last edited on Aug 27 2011. Submitted by redkite from Northumberland, UK on Aug 27 2011.

• 'Gadgie' is a Scottish slang word for a gypsy or traveller which is equivalent to the English slang 'Pikey' to describe same people

  Last edited on May 14 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on May 14 2013.

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