ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Geordie dialect words

Okay kiddo, let's talk about the Geordie dialect words. This is a special way of speaking that some people in an area in the northeast of England use. It can sound a bit different from the way we usually talk, but it's just another way of communicating.

One thing that's important to understand is that some words in the Geordie dialect may sound the same as words you already know, but they have a different meaning. For example, "hacky" in Geordie means dirty, while in regular English it doesn't really mean anything specific.

Let's talk about some other examples. "Canny" in Geordie means something is good or nice. So if your friend says "that game was canny good," they mean they enjoyed playing it. "Gan" means to go, "wheeye" means yes or okay, "toon" means town, "clarty" means muddy, and "bairn" means child.

When you hear someone using these words, don't worry if you don't understand everything they're saying. Just like when you're learning a new language, it might take some practice to get used to it. But it can be a fun way to learn about different cultures and regions in the world!

So there you have it, kiddo. Geordie dialect words are just a different way of speaking that some people in northeast England use. They can sound a bit different from regular English, but they're just another way of communicating.