Glasgow kiss
Skull-first street attack
A Glasgow kiss is a headbutt—a blow delivered by slamming one's forehead into another person's face.
The term comes from Glasgow, Scotland, which has a reputation for rough street fighting.
He threatened to give the bouncer a Glasgow kiss.
Violent offensive act
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- attackAggressive act against another
- brawlDisorderly group fight
- fightPhysical or verbal conflict
brutality · injury · conflict · confrontation · scuffle · fracas · melee · fisticuffs
Face above eyebrows
- skullHead's bone casing
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- concussionBrain injury from impact
Indication of potential harm
- menaceSource of potential harm
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
fear · warning · posturing · machismo · bravado · tough · hooligan · thug
Northern British nation
- ScottishOf that northern kingdom
- GlaswegianPerson from Scotland's largest city
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
- colloquialCasual, everyday language
vernacular · informal · street · working-class · pub · donnybrook · kerfuffle · barney
assault
Violent offensive act
fight · brutality · injury · conflict · confrontation · scuffle · fracas · melee · fisticuffs · altercation
forehead
Face above eyebrows
- skullHead's bone casing
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- collisionForceful contact between objects
concussion · blow · strike · butt · bash · thump · smash · knock · bonk · bump
threat
Indication of potential harm
- menaceSource of potential harm
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
hostility · fear · warning · posturing · machismo · bravado · tough · hooligan · thug · bouncer
Scotland
Northern British nation
- ScottishOf that northern kingdom
- GlaswegianPerson from Scotland's largest city
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
colloquial · vernacular · informal · street · working-class · pub · donnybrook · kerfuffle · barney · ruck
Glasgow kisskiss
Touch with lips
French kiss · tender kiss · hug · butterfly kiss · forehead kiss
Glasgow kisswarm welcome