pron
summat
SUH-muht
Summat (pron) means a dialect word for "something," used mainly in northern England. Example: “There's summat wrong with the engine.”
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A dialect word for "something," used mainly in northern England.
"There's summat wrong with the engine."
"I've got summat to tell you."
How to use summat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal Northern English for "something."
When to use it
Strongly regional and informal — used in speech, not formal writing.
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Etymology
A dialect contraction of "somewhat," recorded since the 1700s; some scholars think it grew out of "some that."
Class of 1700
summat joined the language around 1700.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “summat” mean?
The word “summat” means a dialect word for "something," used mainly in northern England. In plain terms, informal Northern English for "something.".
How do you pronounce “summat”?
“Summat” is pronounced SUH-muht (/ˈsʌmət/ in IPA).
How do you use “summat” in a sentence?
Here is “summat” used in a sentence: “There's summat wrong with the engine.”
What part of speech is “summat”?
“Summat” is a pronoun.
Where does the word “summat” come from?
The word “summat” dates back to around 1700. A dialect contraction of "somewhat," recorded since the 1700s; some scholars think it grew out of "some that.".
