What does Marra mean in Geordie?

Marra definition

(Geordie, West Cumbrian, informal) A friend, pal, buddy, mate. Cheers marra! noun.

What is Marra short for?

short for first mate. b. any officer below the master on a commercial ship.

Who is Marra?

According to a library book that Hilda, Frida and David read in Chapter 6: The Nightmare Spirit, the Marra are nightmare spirits; a description that is also used in Hilda's Book of Beasts and Spirits. However, when they're not using their powers, they look just like human teenage girls, usually during the day.

What does Muckle mean Geordie?

Muckle: Big, large, very etc.

What does Shan mean in Geordie?

Definition: Unfair, disappointing, terrible, bad. Often used in conjuction with 'pure' (ie 'very') to denote extreme shanness. Everything that's rubbish can be described as shan.

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What do Geordies call babies?

Bairn is a Northern English, Scottish English and Scots term for a child.

Why do Geordies say Hinny?

Geordie saying: Hinny

What we mean is: “Make me some food, my love. I'm very hungry.”

What does tottie mean?

Definition of tottie

adjective. mainly Scot very small; tiny.

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.

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.

What does Marra mean in Cumbria?

Noun. marra (plural marras) (West Cumbria, Tyneside, Mackem, informal) A friend, pal, buddy, mate.

What is the name of the Marra in Hilda?

David's Marra is, as her name suggests, a Marra, who is a recurring character in the animated series. She is the first Marra seen in the series, and makes her debut in "Chapter 6: The Nightmare Spirit". She does not appear in any of the graphic novels, but was created for the animated series.

How old is Kelly from Hilda?

She is a teenage girl (13-19) with long, leg-length blonde hair with a white hair clip inserted in her facial hairline. She wears a salmon-pink t-shirt with a white star in the middle.

Does the name Mara mean death?

Meaning of Mara

A Hindu goddess of destruction, death, winter, and the moon. Of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "bitter"or "sorrow". Biblical: Naomi, mother-in-law of Ruth, claimed the name Mara as an expression of grief after the deaths of her husband and sons If you precede it with Kila, it is Swahili for always.

What does Mara mean in Irish?

Meaning: Means 'sea of bitterness'. Origin: Gaelic, Greek, Hebrew, Slavic, American, Nature, Irish Surnames.

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.

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.

What is Cuddy Wifter slang for?

A left-handed person.

What does haway mean in Geordie?

Haway: Come on - Haway or H'way the lads is chanted at football matches. Hinny: Honey - a term of endearment.

How do you say hello in Geordie?

We say: “Hoy a hamma owa here, hinny.”

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.

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.

Why do Geordies say wuh?

Not many people are aware of this, but we Geordies say 'wuh' for 'we' or 'us', and 'iz' for 'I', which is commonly mistaken for 'us'. For example, 'she was looking at wuh' = 'she was looking at us'.

What accent does Hilda have Netflix?

Lucy Davis plays Sabrina's Aunt Hilda, and as someone who hails from Solihull, England, she speaks with a clearly British accent.