How do you say yes in Geordie?

WEY AYE, MAN!
Translation: Yes! Example: “Are ye in lectures? Wey aye, man!” Use: The response you get when you ask a Geordie if Newcastle United are better than Manchester United.
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How do you say hello in Geordie?

We say: “Hoy a hamma owa here, hinny.”
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What does Aye mean in Geordie?

This list will help you understand a Geordie and tell you what all the popular phrases mean. Ever wondered what a Geordie was saying to you? Fear not, this list is perfect for you. Geordie Words Translated: Aye - yes.
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What does it mean when Geordies say howay?

The Geordie spelling of the word we all know to mean either 'come on' or an exhortation to your chosen football team to perform harder is HOWAY, but it's commonly misspelled as HAWAY.
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What does Whey Aye mean?

Wey-Aye: An emphatic exclamation of reply meaning “Well Yes, of course!” occasionally coupled with the word 'man' as in the perceived archetypal Geordie phrase “Wey-Aye Man” that is most often overused by novice Geordie imitators. Whe: Who.
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What is the most Geordie sentence?

here are 10 top Geordie phrases used mostly roond the Toon...
  1. HOWAY, MAN!
  2. WEY AYE, MAN! Translation: Yes! ...
  3. CANNY. Translation: Good, nice, or pleasant. ...
  4. GANNIN YEM. Translation: Going home. ...
  5. AM CLAMMING. Translation: I'm so hungry. ...
  6. WHAT YE UPTEE THE NEET? Translation: What are you doing tonight? ...
  7. I DIVVINA. ...
  8. GIZ A DEEK?
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Is Geordie an insult?

Geordie (/ˈdʒɔːrdi/) is a nickname for a person from the Tyneside area of North East England, and the dialect used by its inhabitants, also known in linguistics as Tyneside English or Newcastle English.
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What does Gan canny mean?

Gan Canny: Go carefully. Take care.
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What does Marra mean in Geordie?

Marra, as a slang word for a mate, derives from a local pronunciation of marrow, which has been used to mean “companion” or “workmate” since the 1400s.
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What is a Doylem?

Coaster reads: Doylem, [ doy-lem ] noun; usage: an idiot, fool or a person generally challenged in the common sense department. "That gadgie's a proper doylem, man." - That person is such an idiot.
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What is a knacker in Geordie?

One who slaughters and (especially) renders worn-out livestock (especially horses) and sells their flesh, bones and hides. quotations ▼ One who dismantles old ships, houses, etc. and sells their components. (Ireland, Britain, offensive) A member of the Travelling Community; a Gypsy.
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What does pet mean in Geordie?

Pet – Girl, woman, like you would say “babe” or some other word. “ alreet pet?” – Hello (to a girl)
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What language do Geordies speak?

The Geordie dialect is the local variety of English spoken in and around the Tyneside conurbation in north-east England. How far it extends beyond that is difficult to determine, but it has close similarities with the dialects of both Northumberland and Durham.
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How do you say hi in Newcastle?

So, let's start with “alreet”. This chirpy little word can be used to greet your new Geordie friends, or to ask someone if they are OK, for example: “Are ya [you] alreet?”, to which you should receive a response “aye” (yes), or “na” (no).
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What does wor lass mean?

Wor-lass definition

(Geordie) My wife/girlfriend. "A cannit wait till a get back hyem te see wor lass" noun.
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How do Geordies say goodbye?

You'll often hear us say 'gan canny, man”, used to say goodbye, take care or take it easy. Belta is another term meaning something is excellent. Belta is the Geordie form of belter used to mean “impressive” or “exceptional” since the late 19th century.
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What does bait mean in Geordie?

Bait: Packed lunch to take to work. Bonny: Beautiful - From the French 'Bon' Bonny Lad/Lass: Term of Endearment. Borst: Burst. Broon: Brown or Newcastle Brown Ale.
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How do Geordies say Newcastle?

NEWcastle — the main emphasis is still on 'new', but the soft 'a' suggests you're probably Northern, or maybe from the Midlands (the 'a's start to vary around Leicester.) Plenty of Geordies pronounce it this way, but so do lots of others. newCAStle — you rush through 'new' and emphasise the start of 'castle'.
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Do Geordies say pets?

Bosses at Newcastle City Council have told workers to reflect before using the words, for fear they may be interpreted as sexist language. Such traditional Geordie terms are widely used as terms of endearment in the region, sometimes towards men too in the case of "pet".
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Why is a Geordie called a Geordie?

The name originated during theJacobite Rebellion of 1745. The Jacobites declared that Newcastle and the surrounding areas favoured the Hanovarian King George and were “for George”. Hence the name Geordie used as a derivation of George.
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What does canny chanter mean in Geordie?

Dan Jackson. @northumbriana. “Canny chanter [good singer], but he looks sad”. No one sings more powerfully in the Geordie vernacular than. @samfendermusic.
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What does Ting mean in slang?

What does “Ting” mean? and What is “Ting”? The slang term “Ting” is a noun, the word is Jamaican/Caribbean way of saying “thing” but ting is widely used to reference a beautiful girl.
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Is knackered rude?

Its a fine word! I don't see it as swearing, but I wouldn't want to listen to a child saying it for some reason. It used to be seen as a 'bad' word - I think because it stems from 'knackers' which is a slang word for testicles! But hardly offensive in this day and age.
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