What does haway the lads mean?
come on
Howay: An encouraging phrase from Tyneside meaning ‘come on’ – ‘Howay the lads’ is chanted at Newcastle United football matches.
Where did haway the lads come from?
1. A native or inhabitant of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, or its environs.
What does Gan Yem mean?
Am gan hyem Pronounced ‘yem’ – i’m going home. Howay man – come on! Clamming for me bait – hungry for my food. Giz a snout mate – Can I have a cigarette.
What does Huawei mean in Geordie?
The Geordie spelling of the word we all know to mean either ‘come on’ or an exhortation to your chosen football team to perform harder is HOWAY, but it’s commonly misspelled as HAWAY.
What do Geordies call their dad?
Be careful or take care, usually said as a farewell. Kind of like a Geordie version of ‘bon voyage’. Gan canny, bonny lad….The Definitive Geordie Phrase Book.
| Aad/Ald – old | Me – my |
|---|---|
| Aye – yes | Mesel’ – myself |
| Da – dad, father | Nar/nee – no |
| Dee, Deein’ – do, doing | Neet/the neet – night/tonight |
| Deed – dead | Nowt – nothing |
Why are tynesiders called Geordies?
The name originated during theJacobite Rebellion of 1745. The Jacobites declared that Newcastle and the surrounding areas favoured the Hanovarian King George and were “for George”. Hence the name Geordie used as a derivation of George.
Why do Geordies say wuh?
A Geordie is a very rare creature in Cambridge. 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’.
Is Lush a Geordie word?
Rather than a term used to refer to somebody who likes the booze a little too much, lush in the Geordie sense means someone who is very good-looking. Wor lad’s propa lush, like.
What does Jordy mean in the UK?
The word “Geordie” can refer to a supporter of Newcastle United. The Geordie Schooner glass was traditionally used to serve Newcastle Brown Ale. The Geordie dialect and identity are primarily associated with those of a working-class background.