Non-natives - North East slang that means something different where you are

[Wilfy]

It's Bonna.

Nah, it’s bommy.

 

[pillars of hercules]

‘Can I bum a fag?’ I love it how slang doesn’t travel well.

Marge Simpson bought Bart and Lisa matching fanny packs. ‘Now your fannies’ll match!’

I’m such a bairn...

They say the British and Americans are only divided by language

 

[1more]

Chucky meant finance/HP to us in the motor trade on North Tyneside, a "chucky duffer" being somebody that was declined on an HP application.

Chucky in Sunderland means a cock, so a chucky duffer here would mean something totally different all together

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Have you ever heard it spoken or just seen it written down?

Just see it written down on here. I've never heard it spoken. I never even heard of the word until I got on here, but it was easy to deduce that it meant "friend" or "mate"

 

[Rusty]

Just see it written down on here. I've never heard it spoken. I never even heard of the word until I got on here, but it was easy to deduce that it meant "friend" or "mate"

I can see why if you only seen it written down you might think merde could be similar sounding but sound very different when spoken. I have American relatives and always have to translate for my grandad when they visit

 

[The Lonious Monk]

I can see why if you only seen it written down you might think merde could be similar sounding but sound very different when spoken. I have American relatives and always have to translate for my grandad when they visit

I can imagine. Fuck, I need translation on here when I see it written!

 

[lenshack]

Does anyone still sit on a cracket? Or was that just something my Grandparents made up?

Cracket is fairly common round my way, meaning small Stool for sitting on.

 

[Scorer]

West Midlands then. Never known it to mean fat though. I think your lass just wanted to slap you.

This!

 

[Typhoonftm]

Many many moons ago we went to see The Mission at a concert and got the opportunity to meet Wayne Hussey. I wasn't really a fan of the band, but my friend was and he was ecstatic to meet him. Wayne turned to us and asked if we had a fag on us. My friend looked absolutely shocked so I explained to him that he wanted a cigarette. My friend admitted later that he thought that Wayne had mistaken us for pimps


How the fuck would I know if I'm pronouncing it wrong or not, it's not like I've ever heard it said out loud, hello? I am just saying that to me that's what it reminds me off. Of the French word for shit. Or like a smear of shit on a toilet paper. A mar of shit. I'm not trying to be offensive or rude, so I apologize if that's how it's coming out. It's just not one of my favorite words on here. Chebs is another that sounds absolutely crude as fuck to me. And you fuckers can't make up your mind on whether it means boobs or dick anyway.

It means dick.

We'll soon be onto the Bommy/Bonty/Bonnie argument soon. (it's a Bommy like).

Exactly. Bonty ffs!

 

[The Lonious Monk]

It means dick.

Don't like the word even more now

 

[Typhoonftm]

Don't like the word even more now

Amazing how many people on here love chebs.

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Amazing how many people on here love chebs.

it gives an American twist to the term "smoking a fag"

 

[Deleted member 40035]

Just see it written down on here. I've never heard it spoken. I never even heard of the word until I got on here, but it was easy to deduce that it meant "friend" or "mate"

People are inventing words to take the piss marra, chebs is a running joke I recon so don't take the bait mate.

 

[Alcoholic_Author]

That word bugs me to no end... sounds too much like the French "merde" to me. To me it sounds like what you would call the shit that is smeared on the toilet paper when you wipe.

Sorry, no offense intended.


It still does here in the US

Marra pronunciation would rhyme with Mo Farah’s surname. I can record any sounds you’d like to hear.

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Marra pronunciation would rhyme with Mo Farah’s surname. I can record any sounds you’d like to hear.

for hoots and whistles, I would like to hear it pronounced. Thanks

 

[Deleted member 40035]

Marra pronunciation would rhyme with Mo Farah’s surname. I can record any sounds you’d like to hear.

Yep I'll bite can you pm me please.

 

[Abu Dhabi Red and White]

Well maybe I've lived a sheltered life?

But round these parts the word twat more usually means the first bit in the following. I'd say usage of the word is lowish though.


The word twat is widely used as a derogatory epithet, especially in British English, referring to a person considered obnoxious or stupid. It is also used informally as a verb in British English to mean "to hit or punch a person". In British English and Commonwealth English, it is pronounced /twæt/ to rhyme with that, or sometimes /twɒt/, to rhyme with hot. ... Twat is also used in British English as vulgar slang for the vulva or female genitals in general.

I agree with your vulgar vulva Peachy

 

[Alcoholic_Author]

for hoots and whistles, I would like to hear it pronounced. Thanks

Yep I'll bite can you pm me please.

Lads I’m extremely sorry, I have a mic but it is in the boot (trunk) of my car and it is currently midnight, I will grab it tomorrow and do it then.

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Yep I'll bite can you pm me please.

I thought you were responding to me...

PM sent

Lads I’m extremely sorry, I have a mic but it is in the boot (trunk) of my car and it is currently midnight, I will grab it tomorrow and do it then.

No rush... thanks, pal.

I agree with your Peachy vulgar vulva

 

[Deleted member 40035]

It's crap is either "rubbish" or "made badly", to "have a crap" is as you detailed above (London) .

Twat has a different meaning from up north too - it is rarely used down here but could likely have the same meaning as twit.

Twat and Twit appear to have the same meaning.

I have a mic

Perfect.