| 1. | haway | ||
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/'ha wa/ Used by 'mackems' or people originating from the Sunderland area (North East England), similar meaning and use to the geordie 'howay'. Meaning 'come on' can be used either in the sense of travelling somewhere, or more commonly used at football matches as an expression to get your team to perform harder. haway man, we're late
or haway! we're 2-0 down! |
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| 2. | scran | ||
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1. Scran is a Geordie term for 'food'. Hence the existence of 'Scran Vans' outside of football stadiums and fairs. 2. A 'scran' or a 'scranner' is also a person of scruffy appearance. 1. "Haway man, lets gan get some scran like!" or 2. "Have you seen that tramp what a scran/scranner!"
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