General
wide-o
What does wide-o mean?
A smart-arse, a chancer, somebody who fancies themselves and lets you know it. Usually the boy in the pub looking for a square go he can't actually win. From 'wide' = sly/streetwise.
"Some wide-o at the bar tried tellin' me how tae pour a pint."
Origin
From Scots/Glaswegian 'wide' meaning cunning, sharp, knowing — '-o' suffix turns it into a person noun, same pattern as 'weirdo' or 'cheapo'.
Frequently asked questions
What does "wide-o" mean?
It's a cocky chancer with too much mouth for his own good.
Is "wide-o" an insult?
Yes, it's a dismissive term for someone loud, over-confident and full of cheek.
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