gorbal
- noun
- Slur
- Some locals used the word gorbal to insult those from poorer neighborhoods.
Examples
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He was unfairly labeled a gorbal by people who did not know him.
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Despite being called a gorbal, she worked hard to support her family.
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He acts like a typical gorbal when he's out with his friends.
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Many people consider her behavior to be quite gorbal.
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Some locals used the word gorbal to insult those from poorer neighborhoods.
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He was unfairly labeled a gorbal by people who did not know him.
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Despite being called a gorbal, she worked hard to support her family.
Synonyms
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A rude person who treats others badly
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A rude word for a person who acts very foolishly
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People who others insult because they seem rude or dishonest
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A dishonest person who cheats or lies to others
How Refined
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gorbal has also been used as an insult meaning a 'rough' or working-class person because it comes from the place name Gorbals. Like many words from places, it was used to judge people from there, so the word can sound offensive.