General
wot cheor
What does wot cheor mean?
A greeting meaning 'hello' or 'how are you?'; also 'what cheer'.
"Wot cheor, marra?"
Origin
From 'what cheer', an old English greeting preserved in dialect.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'wot cheor' mean?
'Wot cheor' is a Geordie greeting meaning 'hello' or 'how are you?'
Where does 'wot cheor' come from?
It preserves the old English greeting 'what cheer' in North East dialect.
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