General
varnyear
What does varnyear mean?
Nearly, almost. Drops into a sentence where most people would say 'pretty much' or 'just about'. Old-school Manc — you're more likely to hear it from your nan than your mate.
"I'd varnyear finished me tea when he turned up."
Origin
Squashed-up form of 'very near' — Mancunian mouths shaving the syllables off till they're one word.
Frequently asked questions
What does varnyear mean?
It means nearly, almost, or not quite there yet.
How do you use varnyear in a sentence?
"Are we there? Varnyear, just round the next corner."
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