Regional identity newcastle

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NEWCASTLE

Newcastle pronunciations

• Nee - no

• Dee - do

• Gan - go

• Divvin' - don't

• Doon - down

• Toon - Newcastle city centre and Newcastle United FC

• Propa - very, really or significantly

• Owa - over

• Neet - night

• Us - me

Stereotypes• Loud, swear a lot, party animals, drinkers• Dialogue: ‘way eye man’, difficult to

understand• Costume: revealing, tight, men usually wear

vests and show off their body (always at the gym)

• Make up: over the top, fake tan, dark hair• Class/Status: middle/lower class