We are Geordies, and have our own way of talking. Geordie isn't just an accent or dialect, it's almost it's own language.
There's plenty of phrases which you'll hear all the time.
Our Geordie prints have phrases and slang which is inspired by our dialect, so you can actually display these on your walls to put a bit of local into your house.
Whether you're coming to Newcastle, you're hearing people on the TV or you're just interested in the culture, these are the most popular Geordie phrases, and what they actually mean.
Alreet Pet?
Alreet Pet - how are you. This is something you'll hear Geordies saying to each other, or someone might ask you.
Ah Divent Nah
Ah Divent Nah - I don't know. When someone doesn't know something, you'll hear the phrase, Ah divent nah.
Howay Man
Howay Man - Come on. This can be said as a response to someone doing something unreasonable, or to hurry up. e.g. Howay man you're taking ages.
I Am Clammin
I am clammin - I'm hungry. When a Geordie says they are clammin, it means they are hungry.
How's The Bairn?
How's the bairn - How is your child? - This is said in conversation when asking about people's children.
How Yee Deein?
How yee deein - How are you doing? - Another Geordie way of saying how are you. We are a friendly bunch.
Going For Me Scran
Going for me scran - Going for food. This can be said when you're going for any meal, such as breakfast, lunch or dinner. Also in Newcastle we call lunch dinner and dinner tea.
Dee As Ya Telt
Dee as ya telt - Do as you're told. This is said when you want someone to do something you say. Usually said by a parent to a child.
Gan Hyem
Gan Hyem - Go home. This can be used in the context of letting people you're going home.
Howay The Lads
Howay the lads - A phrase you'll hear a lot if you've watched Newcastle United or football in the North East. Howay the lads just means let's go. It doesn't have a specific meaning, only a phrase which is used in the context of the football team.
Giz A Deek At That
Giz a deek at that - Give me a look at that. When someone wants to see something, you might here giz a deek, which means let me have a look.
He's A Radgie
He's a radgie - He's crazy or rough. This is a phrase used to describe someone being a bit rough and ready.
Shy Bairns Get Nowt
Shy bairns get nowt - If you're shy you get nothing. Similar to if you don't ask you don't get. This is a popular phrase which has been said by Geordies for decades.
Worky Ticket
Worky Ticket - Someone being mischievous. Worky ticket is usually a phrase said to a child who is acting up. He's being a worky ticket means he's working himself, i.e. misbehaving.
He's Mortal
He's Mortal - He's drunk. When someone is really drunk, it's described as being mortal. If you ever hear of someone being mortal, they were really, really drunk.
Wor Lass
Wor Lass - My girlfriend. Wor lass is the phrase used by men aka lads to describe their lass, i.e. girlfriend. A lass is a woman or girl, but wor lass means my girl, woman or lady, i.e. my other half.
And there you have it, the most popular Geordie phrases and what they actually mean.
We have our all encompassing Geordie slang print which has the most popular slang phrases you'll hear in Newcastle which will look fantastic on your wall. Get this to put some local vibes into your space if you've got a blank wall you're looking to fill.
There's no doubt that Geordie slang makes great decor for your walls. It brings in that local Newcastle vibe that you'll want to create in your home, and using the most popular Geordie phrases is the way to do it.
Want to learn more? You can check out our Geordie dictionary so you can learn to speak Geordie from A to Z.
The Most Popular Geordie Phrases List
- Alreet Pet?
- Ah Divent Nah
- Howay Man
- I Am Clammin
- How's The Bairn?
- How Yee Deein?
- Going For Me Scran
- Dee As Ya Telt
- Gan Hyem
- Howay The Lads
- Giz A Deek At That
- He's A Radgie
- Shy Bairns Get Nowt
- Worky Ticket
- He's Mortal
- Wor Lass
