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General Slang
howay the lads
· phrase · geordie
Geordie rallying cry of support, especially for Newcastle United.
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Come on the lads — the terrace chant and all-purpose rallying cry on Tyneside. Most famously bellowed at St James' Park for Newcastle United, but works for anything from a darts match to your mate attempting a pint in one.
“Howay the lads, get into 'em!”
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A general 'come on then' or 'let's go' — used to chivvy a group of mates into action. The 'lads' bit doesn't strictly require lads.
“Howay the lads, taxi's here.”
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howay the lads In A Sentence
Howay the lads, get into 'em!
Howay the lads, taxi's here.
Origin & Usage
'Howay' = come on / hurry up in Geordie (Sunderland spells it 'haway' — a genuine rivalry flashpoint). The phrase is inseparable from Newcastle United matchday culture.
People Also Ask
Is it 'howay' or 'haway'?
'Howay' is Newcastle/Geordie, 'haway' is Sunderland/Mackem. Get it wrong on the wrong side of the Tyne-Wear divide and you'll know about it.
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