We've all got our own weird wee ways of saying things here in Glasgow .

To an outsider, we're united, but get down to the real local levels, and you'll see what sets us apart.

The Glaswegian accent is known as being the most wonderful in the country, suggesting an intelligence, attractiveness, wit and eloquence unrivalled in any other part of Scotland. It's true, they're all so jealous of us.

But some of our patter is a bit off-the wall.

If you've ever asked a pal for a piggyback to get anywhere, you may have an idea of what we're talking about.

Colloquially, there are dozens of translations for this phrase across this area and beyond, and we've gathered together a list of some.

The origins of the term piggyback are widely disputed, with some language experts claiming it was coined

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