Geordie

[jawr-dee]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, or the surrounding region.

2. the dialect spoken by Geordies.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England or the surrounding region, its inhabitants, or their dialect.

Geordie

/ ˈdʒɔːdɪ /

noun

1. a person who comes from or lives in Tyneside

2. the dialect spoken by these people

adjective

1. of or relating to these people or their dialect

Word History and Origins

Origin of Geordie¹

First recorded in 1780–90; generic use of Geordie, diminutive or pet name of George

Word History and Origins

Origin of Geordie¹

C19: a diminutive of George

Example Sentences

It was as if they were like 'adopt a Geordie'.

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It is still early days, but Thiaw has been embraced by Geordies, who have serenaded him to the tune of 'Ciao Bella' following his performances.

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Such a prospect once felt unimaginable for Geordies when Newcastle were fighting relegation not so long ago.

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New Zealand's Geordie Beamish falls on the last lap of his 3,000m steeplechase heat but recovers to finish second and qualify for the final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Ngumoha provided the final twist in the plot, but this barely touched the sides of how Liverpool walked into a storm of Geordie ill-feeling and somehow came out victorious, despite their own worst efforts.

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