One who hails from a mining (hence,
pit) town, eg Ashington in Northumberland.
Generally speaks with a lowping Northern lilt, eg they would claim to hail from "Eshington" and speak of a "bonny laird" (
lad) while rolling their Rs, eg Unlucky
Alf from the Fast Show.
Ex-footballers Jackie and Bobby Charlton are obvious pityakkers, as is actor Robson
Green, although he is now officially a posh
Geordie, unless it suits him.