Green’s Dictionary of Slang

radge n.

[orig. northern dial., ult. SE rage]

1. (also radgeboy, radgehead) a psychotic.

[Scot]I. Welsh Trainspotting 3: Ah wanted the radge tae jist fuck off ootay ma visage.
OnLine Dict. of Playground Sl. 🌐 radgie gadgie, radgeheed n. Someone prone to flying off the handle; unstable or crazed.
[Scot](con. 1980s) I. Welsh Skagboys 16: These radges are taking nae prisoners.
[Scot](con. 1980s) I. Welsh Skagboys 144: Aw that cack about [...] whae’s battered whae, n whae’s been a radgeboy oan the peeve.
[Scot]T. Black Ringer [ebook] n.p.: Wee radge can go swivel.
[Scot]I. Welsh Dead Man’s Trousers 67: A radge or a wideo gien ye hassle.

2. a temper tantrum.

OnLine Dict. of Playground Sl. 🌐 radge n. a fit, getting angry or lashing out.