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

Geordie singer Fender accepted the prestigious prize, with officials saying he had become one of "the defining voices in modern British music and storytelling".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The Geordie had been driving up to the North East back in January when he was offered the Manchester United job until the end of the season.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

But the Geordie, like the club, has not closed the door on the Swede being reintegrated.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

“Some of my favorite Geordie footballers had terrible mullets in the ’80s — Paul Gascoigne and Kevin Keegan — and I always fancied it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

"I'll live ashore and have a public-house," said Geordie Potts.

From The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue 160, April, 1904 by Various