Geordie
Americannoun
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a native or inhabitant of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, or the surrounding region.
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the dialect spoken by Geordies.
adjective
noun
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a person who comes from or lives in Tyneside
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the dialect spoken by these people
adjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of Geordie
First recorded in 1780–90; generic use of Geordie, diminutive or pet name of George
Example Sentences
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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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