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

An informal term for someone from the north side of Cork City, Ireland.

"You could tell he was a norrie by his accent."

name

A nickname for the given names Norman, Noreen, or similar names.

"His teammates always called him Norrie."

How to use Norrie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly used in Ireland to mean someone from north Cork, or as a nickname for "Norman."

Word forms

Norries plural

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Rhymes for Norrie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

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.