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Geordie is also a nickname for a resident of this same region, [9] though there are different definitions of what constitutes a Geordie, and not everyone from the North East identifies as such. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Furthermore, a Geordie can mean a supporter of the football club Newcastle United . [ 12 ]
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The concise new Partridge dictionary of slang and unconventional English. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-21259-5. Robinson, Mairi (1985). Concise Scots Dictionary. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press Ltd. ISBN 1-902930-00-2; Ronowicz, Eddie; Yallop, Colin (2006). English: One Language, Different Cultures. Continuum International Publishing Group.
Consequently, the dialect words of songs varied between editions. As this was a very popular song, it appeared in numerous editions. The many versions published show considerable, some very minor, variations, mainly in the spelling of the words, and sometimes variations within the same edition. Some of the most common are listed below: Generally
5. Muffin walloper. Used to describe: An older, unmarried woman who gossips a lot. This colorful slang was commonly used in the Victorian era to describe unmarried old ladies who would gossip ...
Parents using slang terms. Whether their kids like it or not, parents admit to using slang terms as well. The Preply survey shows 3 in 4 parents admit to using slang terms that are popular with teens.
a slang word for "newspaper". a piece of sugar slightly soused with coffee or cognac (or another strong alcohol). canapé A small, prepared and usually decorative food, held in the fingers and often eaten in one bite. In French, it can also refer to a "sofa". carte blanche lit. "white card" (i.e. blank check); unlimited authority. carte de visite
2. Alaska: 'Outside' In most states, if you say you're going "outside," it literally means just that — you're stepping outdoors. However, in Alaska, the term "outside" is slang for leaving the ...