A Geordie expression of emphatic agreement or affirmation — essentially 'yes!' or 'absolutely!' The 'aye' is the standard Geordie/Northern English form of 'yes,' and 'man' functions as a general addre
A Geordie expression of emphatic agreement or affirmation — essentially 'yes!' or 'absolutely!' The 'aye' is the standard Geordie/Northern English form of 'yes,' and 'man' functions as a general address term in Geordie speech, similar to how 'mate' or 'lad' might be used elsewhere.
Aye man, that's exactly what I was thinking!
Aye man means: A Geordie expression of emphatic agreement or affirmation - essentially 'yes!' or 'absolutely!' The 'aye' is the standard Geordie/Northern English form of 'yes,' and 'man' functions as a general. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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A Geordie expression meaning 'yes, of course' or 'absolutely' — a firm, enthusiastic affirmative straight from the northeast of England. Geordie is the dialect spoken in and around Newcastle upon Tyne, and 'we aye' (sometimes written 'wey aye') is one of its most recognisable exports. It's emphatic and warm, not just saying yes but saying yes with conviction. If a Geordie says 'we aye,' there's zero ambiguity — they're absolutely on board.
(Geordie) A positive yes, of course.
(Geordie, Wearside, Durham, Northumberland) A positive yes, of course.
Och aye is a Scottish expression of agreement or affirmation — a casual, warm way of saying yes, sure, or OK. 'Och' is a general Scottish exclamation (similar to 'oh' but with more character) and 'aye' is the standard Scottish word for yes. Together they make a phrase that's friendly, easygoing, and unmistakably Scottish. It's well-known enough to appear in parody and comedy, though actual Scots use it naturally without a second thought.
Aye man means: A Geordie expression of emphatic agreement or affirmation - essentially 'yes!' or 'absolutely!' The 'aye' is the standard Geordie/Northern English form of 'yes,' and 'man' functions as a general. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
aye man means: A Geordie expression of emphatic agreement or affirmation - essentially 'yes!' or 'absolutely!' The 'aye' is the standard Geordie/Northern English form of 'yes,' and 'man'. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.