General
owt
What does owt mean?
Anything. Northern English contraction of 'aught'. Pairs with its twin 'nowt' (nothing). Heard across Geordie, Yorkshire and Lancashire — slot it in wherever 'anything' would go.
"Is there owt left in the fridge, or has wor lass eaten it aal?"
Origin
From Old English 'āwiht' (anything), surviving in northern dialects long after standard English moved on.
Frequently asked questions
What does owt mean?
It means 'anything' — northern English shorthand you'll hear from Newcastle down through Yorkshire.
How do you use owt in a sentence?
"I haven't had owt to eat all day."
Where does owt come from?
It's a Northern English dialect word, a regional form of 'aught' meaning anything.
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