Geordie

American  

[jawr-dee] / ˈdʒɔr di /

noun

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

2. the dialect spoken by Geordies.

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adjective

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

Geordie British  

/ ˈdʒɔːdɪ /

noun

1. a person who comes from or lives in Tyneside

2. the dialect spoken by these people

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adjective

1. of or relating to these people or their dialect

Etymology

Origin of Geordie

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

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.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

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.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

“But Sam’s a proud Geordie, as he says, and you can tell in his voice. Where he’s from is such an important part of his identity and his songwriting.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

Will and Geordie brought their puppies to beguile the weary hours, and the three elder lads called to discuss base-ball, cricket, and kindred subjects, eminently fitted to remind the invalid of his privations.

From Eight Cousins Or, The Aunt-Hill by Alcott, Louisa May