General
man
What does man mean?
Used at the end of a sentence for emphasis, addressed to anyone regardless of gender.
"Divvent dee that, man."
Origin
Dialect intensifying address.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'man' mean in Geordie speech?
It's an emphatic address tag added to the end of a sentence, used towards anyone regardless of gender.
Can you say 'man' to a woman in Geordie?
Yes. Unlike standard English, the Geordie 'man' is used to address anyone of any gender.
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