Where does a "Geordie" come from?

The people of the Tyneside area, called "Geordies", have a reputation for their distinctive dialect and accent. "Geordie" originally referred to miners in County Durham and later became associated with Newcastle itself.

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Grant McIntosh

Marian Spitzig, How am I, a Brit, supposed to know about all of the USA centric questions on here......but I do know most of them. I suggest you read and learn and stop whining.

David Gregory

Wish folk would stop moaning about inter national questions. I can’t answer some of the obscure USA Qs. Just lighten up for gawd sake

patrhea

No clue, but intresting q&a. I missed it and that's okay. Besides if I knew everything this game would be boring and I would be a boring person. It's always exciting to learn about other people's culture, history, and our world.

Lisa Zornes Stolp

Marian Spitzig, Guess at an answer, then read the information provided and learn something about another country. No need to be defensive because you got it wrong.... look at it like a chance at learning about something you didn't know. I don't know a lot the questions about other countries, but I love to see them just for that exact reason. This applies to everyone, Want more questions about your country? Write them. :)

Cheryl Perkins

I am a Geordie, the true definition is that to be a Geordie you must be able to stand in your backyard and spit in the river Tyne. or so my mother told me.

Stevie G

It is not just Newcasthe but surrounding areas such as Ashington, Blyth, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside.

Anita Clark Morton

John Seiple, No, it's NOT. We answer MANY geographically specific questions about other countries. It's an international quiz. Suck it up!

Anita Clark Morton

Grant McIntosh, Good for you!!! Most of the questions are about America, and they're answered by people all over the world. It's time for a question about another country. They can guess, the same as the rest of us do

Ian Swindale

I was brought up there - you can always tell a Geordie from someone from other parts of the UK as he says "Newcastle" whereas as others say "Newcarstle".