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canny toon
KAN-ee TOON · phrase · informal
Old fond nickname for Newcastle
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An affectionate old phrase for Newcastle, 'the canny toon'.
“Back hyem in the canny toon.”
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canny toon In A Sentence
Back hyem in the canny toon.
Origin & Usage
'Canny' (nice) plus 'toon' (town).
Variants
the canny toon
People Also Ask
What does 'canny toon' mean?
It's an affectionate old nickname for Newcastle, meaning 'the nice town'.
Where does 'canny toon' come from?
It's Geordie dialect, combining 'canny' (nice/good) with 'toon' (town).
How do you use 'canny toon'?
As a fond reference to Newcastle, e.g. 'Back hyem in the canny toon.'
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