1. A person who was born in South Shields, a coastal town on the North East coast of England at the south side of the mouth of the river Tyne. Named after the
long sandy beaches that South Shields has on both sides of it's pier.
2. A sub-culture of
Geordie
In The Northeast of England, there are a number of towns which, collectively are called 'Geaordie' bur some have their own particular sub-cultures, such as Newcastle, Sunderland and South Shields. As far as
football is concerned, South Shields is populated by half Magpies and Half Mackems.
Often shortened to 'Sandy'