Definder - what does the word mean?

What is Barlinnie?

Scottish slang term for a person who has the appearance of a criminal or troublemaker. Typically someone who looks like a ned or chav, although the term generally refers to the stereotypical facial features of an offender e.g. sloping forehead, eyes close together, pale yellow skin etc.

The term originates from HMP Barlinnie, Scotland's largest prison.

Watch your bags, there's a Barlinnie Facelift nearby

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Barlinnie - what is it?

The big house in Glasgow.

The finest wideos from Scotland can call this home. Affectionately known as Bar-L to locals, it is a maximum security prison which houses some of the countries most violent criminals.

On the plus side the inmates tend to stay dry unlike most Glaswegians.

A Stoat the ba' sent to Barlinnie is effectively being sentenced to death.

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