Friday 05-09-2014 - 13:58

Manchester and Salford share close borders and the dialect is for the most part identical, here's a few phrases and words to help you settle in to life in Manchester and Salford. 

 

 

 

 

 

Ta love

A phrase exchanged from a customer to a shop owner, or a bar tender, or just receiving something from someone.

Ee aa mate

Alerting someone else’s attention to something important, showing them something or just asking them to listen to you.

Mint

In short this translates to good and/or amazing.

Feel angin’ me

Generally how you feel after a night on the ale. Feeling rough.

Alright pal?

How you doing friend?

Sound

A word that deems somebody’s personality and attitude to be good.

Give us a chuddy

You will be asked for chewing gum.

Gaggin’

Thirsty, when you are absolutely gaggin’ for a drink.

Nah maate

No.

Yeh maate

Yes.

Stop being so snide

Stop being so tight, can be in regards to money, your xbox controller, food or anything at all really.

Mingin’ that

What a Mancunian says when he/she tries something to their distaste.

Buzzin’

Excited. I’m buzzin to go to Alton Towers tomorrow.

Swear down

I’m not lying mate I swear down on me dog’s life.

Give your ed a wobble

Go back and rethink what you are going on about.

Dead

A word used to replace very. That footy match was dead good.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

Alex studied at Salford for 4 years, graduated in 2013 and in the same year went on to start his 1st sabbatical year as Vice President for the Science and Technlogy College. Alex is currently in his second term as Vice President until July 2015. Author: Alex Thorp Email: vpst-ussu@salford.ac.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thorpussu Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalfordVPST