noun
Norrie
Norrie (noun) means an informal term for someone from the north side of Cork City, Ireland. Example: “You could tell he was a norrie by his accent.”
noun
1
An informal term for someone from the north side of Cork City, Ireland.
"You could tell he was a norrie by his accent."
name
1
A nickname for the given names Norman, Noreen, or similar names.
"His teammates always called him Norrie."
How to use Norrie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly used in Ireland to mean someone from north Cork, or as a nickname for "Norman."
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What does “Norrie” mean?
The word “Norrie” means an informal term for someone from the north side of Cork City, Ireland. In plain terms, mostly used in Ireland to mean someone from north Cork, or as a nickname for "Norman.".
How do you use “Norrie” in a sentence?
Here is “Norrie” used in a sentence: “You could tell he was a norrie by his accent.”
What part of speech is “Norrie”?
Depending on how it is used, “Norrie” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “Norrie” have?
“Norrie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal term for someone from the north side of Cork City, Ireland.
