Geordie is the friendliest dialect in Britain and possibly the most confusing for outsiders. "Howay man" can mean almost anything, and "why aye" is the answer to everything.
Howay
Come on! Let's go! Hurry up! The Geordie battle cry that can express encouragement, frustration, or excitement depending on the volume and eyebrow position.
Canny
Good, nice, quite, or very, depending on context. It's the Geordie word that does about fifteen jobs. A canny person is nice. A canny lot is quite a lot. Canny good is very good. Simple.
Why aye
Yes, absolutely, of course. The Geordie "yes" that comes with built-in enthusiasm. It's more emphatic than a simple "yes", it's agreement with gusto.
Radge
Angry, or someone who's a bit unhinged. A radge can be a state of fury or a person who's known for losing their temper. Either way, approach with caution.
Gimp
An idiot, a fool, someone being a total plonker. It's a Geordie insult that's harsh but usually delivered with enough affection to take the sting off.
Bait
Food, packed lunch, something to eat. Specifically, it often means a packed lunch, "me bait" is what you take to work or school. Geordie fuel for the working day.
Mortal
Extremely drunk, absolutely hammered, gone beyond the point of no return. When a Geordie is mortal, they're not just tipsy, they're in another dimension of intoxication.
Mint condition
Perfect, pristine, top quality. The Geordie "mint" taken up a level. If something's in mint condition, it's absolutely flawless. Often used with real admiration.
Rank
Disgusting, revolting, properly gross. When something's rank in Newcastle, it's offended at least two of your senses. The Geordie gag reflex in word form.