A study of the way different social groups in Glasgow interact has identified a common pattern of speech among working class adolescent males – often referred to in a derogatory manner as “neds”.
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Study shows ‘neds display identity through their clothes and accents’
The stereotypical portrayal of the Scottish ned in television shows such as Chewin’ The Fat is not too far from the truth, new research shows.
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