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wey aye

What does wey aye mean?

Yes — but with feeling. Closer to 'absolutely', 'obviously', 'too right'. Often capped with 'man' regardless of who you're talking to: 'wey aye, man'. The single most stereotyped Geordie phrase, and still used constantly.

"Fancy a pint? Wey aye, man, lead on."

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What does "wey aye" mean?
It's an emphatic yes — the Geordie way of saying 'of course, mate'.
How do you use "wey aye" in a sentence?
"Coming to the match Saturday?" "Wey aye, wouldn't miss it."
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