Geordie Dictionary by Michael
Since Geordie Shore is coming, I thought I would write a dictionary for the Geordie you might hear 😀 Everyone knows some Geordie words, like Haway the lads and Byker Grove, and yes, people ask me to say those things all the time on holiday 
So, I thought I would make a dictionary/translator type of post, so if you watch Geordie Shore you will know what they are saying, or if you are just interested in the Geordie accent and dialect.
I will give you some words and some sentences. I will write most phonetically, since its slang/dialect there probably isnt really a “correct” way of spelling for some words. p.s. many are taken from old norse, as are some Scandinavian words, so they are similar to some Scandinavian words too 🙂
What do these Geordie Words Mean?
So you’ve probably heard lots of Geordie words, phrases, language and sayings so you’re probably wondering what they mean. Here is a little list to get you started on what the words mean. Bear in mind that as with all words, they can mean different things, depending on the context which they are used.
Alreet – Alright. (usually means hello/how are you)
aaal – all
Bairn – child, kid. (pronounced like bear-n with a soft N)
Bonny – pretty/good looking
Broon – Brown or Brown Ale
Canny – can mean lots of things, “very” or “a little” or “quite” e.g. canny good, canny heavy etc.
ma and da – mam and dad, mum and dad
Dee – Do
Divent – Dont. “divent dee that” – dont do that
Deed – Dead
Doon – Down
Fower – Four
Gadgee – An old man
Hoose – House
Hoy – Throw
Giz – Give Me
Graft – Work
Gannin – Going
Lang – Long
Lad – boy/man/boyfriend
Lass – Girl/woman/girlfriend
Liberty – Unfair / “Taking liberties”
Lush – Nice, good, attractive
The Morra – Tomorrow
Naa – Know
Neet – Night
Nee – No (e.g. Nee way. no way)
Nu – Now
Oot – Out
Ower – Over
Pet – Girl, woman, like you would say “babe” or some other word. “alreet pet?” – Hello (to a girl)
Polis – Police
Radgy / Radge / Radji – Depending on the context, it can mean crazy
Reet – Right
Sel – Self e.g. I am here by me-sel. me-sel = myself
Tab – Cigerette
Tash On – Kiss (I have never heard of this but the girl in Geordie Shore seems to say it loads)
Telt – Told
Toon – Town or Newcastle. “We are gannin to the toon” – We are going to the town.
Us/Izz – me e.g. Give iz a pint – Give me a pint
Wey Aye – yes
Wiv/Wi – With
Wor – Our
Worldie – Meaning “Out of this world”. e.g. That girl is a Worldie – A very attractive girl
Yee – You
Yem – Home
yasel – yourself
Mint – Good
Proper Mint – Really good
Proper…. – Put proper in front of most words, it emphasises them. “proper cold”, “proper cheap” “proper drunk” etc.
Sentances
Are yee comin oot the neet? We are gannin doon the toon. Let iz naa
Are you coming out the night? We are going down the town. Let me know.
I cant wait to finish graft the day like. I’m proper shattered
I cant wait to finish work today. I am really tired.
have ya seen that lass ower there? She is proper lush like
Have you seen that girl over there? She is really good looking.
Divent dee that man
Dont do that
Alreet, are yee oot the neet? Na, mate, I am oot wiv wor lass
Hello, are you out tonight? No mate, I am out with my girlfriend
Want more?
If you want some more examples or want to know how to say something let me know 😛 I am sure that others will be able to tell you too 😀
