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20.05.2023 - 07:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Any visitor to Manchester will have witnessed that we have our own unique way of doing and saying things.
There is a lot to be proud of living in Manchester, from the football, music, culture and fashion to, of course, our humour and swagger. But its also our use of slang words and phrases that make native Mancs easy to recognise in or outside the city.
While the Mancunian accent is one of the most distinctive and well known in the UK, it's also our turn-of-phrase that makes us stand out. For those who grew up in Manchester, these are easily understood - but for those outside the city region - they can just be confusing.
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If you're a stranger to the city, you've likely felt a bit baffled hearing words such as "Dibble" or "Scran" in Manchester and not understanding the meaning or context. This list isn't intended to be comprehensive, so if there are any you feel we should have included, let us know in the comments section below.
Example: "Do you want a chuddy?"
Manc meaning: chuddy means chewing gum. Unlike some other parts of the UK where it's slang for underpants.
Example: "You seen me duds, mam?"
Manc meaning: underpants. Not the typical meaning of 'dud' as something that doesn't work properly or is worthless.
Example: "I'm gaggin' for a drink."
Manc meaning: thirsty. Never to be confused with its use outside Manchester actually used to describe a strong sexual desire.
Example: "Pull your Salfords up."
Manc meaning: A short stocking usually reaching to the calf or just above the ankle (Mancunian rhyming slang: Salford Docks = Socks). Not actually referring to the neighbouring town in this context.
Example: "That
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