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
Etymology
Origin of Geordie
First recorded in 1780–90; generic use of Geordie, diminutive or pet name of George
Example Sentences
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"He was like the Pied Piper to the Geordie public," Clark said.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Aspects of the TV drama structurally resemble some American crime shows in that its main constant has been Robson Green’s hardened Detective Inspector Geordie Keating.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026
Aerial footage showed the man being rushed to shore by boat where paramedics and police performed CPR at the Geordie Bay jetty, local media ABC reported.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Emilee Chinn: Geordie Beamish is shown going down after getting caught in the congestion of the early laps of the 3,000m steeplechase at the World Championships.
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2025
Will our Geordie, our frank, true-hearted, noble lad ever come home to us again, think you?
From The Twa Miss Dawsons by Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) Robertson
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