What do Geordies call babies?

Bairn is a Northern English, Scottish English and Scots term for a child. It originated in Old English as “bearn”, becoming restricted to Scotland and the North of England c. 1700.

What does Wey Aye mean?

Well Yes, of course
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.

How do Geordies say hello?

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). Now on to the art of conversation.

What does Howay the lads mean?

come on
Howay: An encouraging phrase from Tyneside meaning ‘come on’ – ‘Howay the lads’ is chanted at Newcastle United football matches. Howay is Tyneside.

How do you say yes in Geordie?

Geordie Words Translated:

  1. Aye – yes.
  2. Nar – no.
  3. Nee – no.
  4. Wor – our.
  5. Gan – going.
  6. Yee – you.
  7. Doon – down.
  8. Neet – night.

Is Marra a Geordie word?

MARRA. 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. No one really knows where the word comes from, but it’s possible that it might be related to an old Scandinavian word meaning “friendly” or “outgoing”.

Does canny mean cant?

Canny. Meaning: Cannot. Example: I canny get mad wae it the night. Translation: I cannot partake in any activities involving alchoholic beverages this evening.

Is mackem an insult?

Since it started being used, people from Sunderland have taken pride in describing themselves as mackems. But on Tyneside, it has become a derogatory phrase, especially when football fans try to poke fun at their rivals.

Why do Geordies say Champion?

“Champion” When a Geordie is expressing delight with something, such as a meal or a pint, you’ll hear “Eeeeh, that’s champion man.” (The “man” when pronounced by a Geordie is a quickly enunciated word, unlike its Californian cousin, which can go on for several seconds.)

What does the Geordie word Hinny mean?

Honey
Hinny: Honey – a term of endearment. Kidda: A term of endearment.

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