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Mistakenly only thought to refer to Geordie lingo, but has been used by MackemsSunderland for just as long but in a slightly different context.
Imagine the most extreme possible sarcastic meaning of the phrase 'As if' and 'Of course' but with even more negation of authority, then you might touch the full extent of it's meaning.
1)Diplomat-"The war in Iraq was not motivated by oil."
North east England inhabitant-"Why Aye!"

2)"It is possible to find an uncorrupt politician"

North east England inhabitant-"Why Aye!"
why aye by Why Aye February 19, 2005
NORTH EAST term of saying yes enthusiasticly, or no way.

Not just Geordies...
YES:
guy 1: Wanna pack a chips, like?
guy 2: Why aye!

NO WAY:

guy 1: Ya fathas just died, ya knaw..
guy 2: Why aye
why aye by Dericjk January 4, 2004

Why aye man 

Geordie way of enthusiastically saying yes! Everyone is "man" even if you identify as a penguin! the why eye is like a "well duh obviously" way of saying yes!
ya Ganninn doon toon the neet?

Why aye man course!
Why aye man by Charlxxe January 4, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004