interjection
General Slang
Howay
/həˈweɪ/ · interjection · informal
Geordie for 'come on' — encouragement, hurrying, or disbelief.
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Definitions
1
Come on / let's go, as encouragement or a call to follow.
“Howay, we'll miss the bus.”
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2
An expression of disbelief or protest, like 'oh come on'.
“Howay man, that was never a foul.”
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3
A rallying cry, famously 'Howay the lads' for Newcastle United.
“Howay the lads, get into them!”
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Howay In A Sentence
Howay man, hurry up, we're late.
Howay, you're not serious about that price?
Howay the lads, big game the day.
Origin & Usage
Geordie (Tyneside) dialect, an exhortation roughly equivalent to 'come on'. Sunderland's version is 'haway'. Closely tied to northeast football culture.
People Also Ask
What does 'howay' mean?
It's Geordie for 'come on' — used to hurry someone, encourage them, or express disbelief.
What's the difference between 'howay' and 'haway'?
Mostly geography — 'howay' is Newcastle, 'haway' is Sunderland, but they mean the same thing.
What does 'howay the lads' mean?
It's a Newcastle United chant meaning 'come on the lads' — a rallying cry for the team.
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