General
canny toon
What does canny toon mean?
An affectionate old phrase for Newcastle, 'the canny toon'.
"Back hyem in the canny toon."
Origin
'Canny' (nice) plus 'toon' (town).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'canny toon' mean?
It's an affectionate old nickname for Newcastle, meaning 'the nice town'.
Where does 'canny toon' come from?
It's Geordie dialect, combining 'canny' (nice/good) with 'toon' (town).
How do you use 'canny toon'?
As a fond reference to Newcastle, e.g. 'Back hyem in the canny toon.'
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