Geordie Dictionary

Before setting off on your journey to Whitley Bay I thought you might like to know a little of the local language in case you get lost and requie assistance:
1. Plodge = paddle in the sea 'Let's go for a plodge, the sea's lovely'
3. Man = woman, man, boy, girl. Usually added at the end of a command or exclamation to soften it and as an friendly term of address. 'Hurry up man!'
4. Pet = darling, typically used to address a woman or child, but can be used to address a man by an older woman typically a female shop assistant. 'That looks lovely, pet.'
5. Why Aye = yes/absolutely. Often used in the phrase 'Why Aye man'
6. Howay = come on. 'Howay pet, we're going to be late' Also used to cheer on Newcastle United, 'Howay the lads!'
The Geordie dialect retains many features of English that have been lost in Standard English, such as the plural 2nd person 'yous', irregular past tenses (writ), double negatives (as used by Shakespeare, for emphasis).
I'll post another 5 words next week, and a test at the end of the month, so better get practising!