What is Geordie slang?
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. There are different definitions of what constitutes a Geordie.
What does pet mean in Geordie?
Another term of endearment
The Definitive Geordie Phrase Book
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pet | Another term of endearment. |
| Plodge | To paddle or wade in water. |
| Propa | Very, really, very much so. |
| Radgie | A temper tantrum, or a generally aggressive and reprehensible type. |
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’.
What does Hinny mean in Geordie?
Geordie saying: hinny. Non Geordie translation: wife, female companion or life partner.
What does Nacker mean in Geordie?
“Knackered” meaning tired, exhausted or broken in British and Irish slang is commonly used in Australia, Ireland, Newfoundland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. In southern parts of Australia, if something is rendered useless or broken by an inept person, it is said to be “knackered”.
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.
Why is Geordie an insult?
It refers to a stereotypical, arrogant yob who dresses in particular brands of sportswear clothes, especially baseball caps, tracksuit trousers and hoodies, and behaves like a lout.
What does Marra mean in Geordie?
a mate
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.
Why do Geordies say mortal?
Translation: Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. A statement often used to foreshadow a big night out on the Toon. Use it in a sentence: “I’m gannin the toon the neet ta git mortal!”
What is knacker slang for?
(ˈnækəz ) plural noun. British vulgar, slang. testicles. He got kicked in the knackers.
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 nacker mean in Geordie?
Is saying 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.
Is frickin a cuss word?
Yes, “fricking” or “freaking” are basically milder substitutes for the “F-word”. They are thus LESS offensive than that word. But this does not make them inoffensive. Listeners will generally assume that you were considering using the more vulgar word but substituted this milder alternative.