an old person. :)
it does not mean "bloke" in the north east of england.
it means old person...get it right.

In the West of Scotland, I believe the term equates to someone that no one would associate themselves with else they get tainted with the same brush.

NOT a term of endearment.

It applies equally to both male and female... no sex discrimination there!

A Gadgie is word from the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed referring to a man.