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Old 01-04-2014, 06:47 AM   #90 (permalink)
Mojo
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I went into my local slang in this thread previously, but recently found this wonderful article.

Newcastle sayings updated: The top 47 things that you'll only hear a Geordie say - a guide to Geordie sayings - Chronicle Live

Some of my favourites featured in this article are:

5. Geordie saying: howay man!

Non Geordie translation: generic proclamation of exhortation or encouragement, can be both positive and negative

Usage: "Howay man! We gannin' doon (going down) Morrisons to beat the queue?"

NEW: important note: howay must also be followed by man, which explains the popular but somewhat confusing phrase "howay, man, woman, man!"

39. Geordie saying: workyticket

Non Geordie translation: someone being mischievous or downright annoying

Can also be used as a verb, as in to work one's ticket, meaning to behaving in a vexing manner.

43. Geordie saying: had ya pash

Non Geordie translation: keep your cool, be patient (literally "hold your patience, old fellow")

Usage: "How man, had ya pash, divvin' be a workyticket."
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