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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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
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
The show was first performed in Whitley Bay and is based on Jonathan Tulloch's novel The Season Ticket, which was adapted into the cult Geordie film Purely Belter.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
ITV's Grantchester features Robson Green as Det Insp Geordie Keating, helping to solve crimes in the village near Cambridge alongside vicar Alphy Kottaram, played by Rishi Nair.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2025
Geordie had told them that, when he had gone to see them in London; but the sad story of poor Elsie Calderwood they had never heard.
From The Twa Miss Dawsons by Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray)
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