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propa
What does propa mean?
The Geordie spelling of proper used as an intensifier — slapped in front of any adjective to crank it up. Same job as very, dead, or well in other dialects. If something's propa canny, it's seriously good.
"That pint was propa lush, man."
Frequently asked questions
What does propa mean?
Propa is Geordie (Newcastle) slang for 'properly,' used as a flat-out intensifier meaning very, totally, or dead. It stresses that something is fully or genuinely the case.
How do you use propa in a sentence?
"That was propa good, man" means it was really or genuinely good. It works like 'dead' or 'well' as an intensifier.
Where does propa come from?
It's a Geordie pronunciation and spelling of 'properly,' from the North East of England around Newcastle. The dropped ending reflects the local accent.
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