Meaning “horrible” or “disgusting,” and used in a similar way to two other Manc words “hanging” – pronounced without the “h” – and “rank". As with many words in the local accent, the last “g” in both of these are silent.placeholder image
Meaning “horrible” or “disgusting,” and used in a similar way to two other Manc words “hanging” – pronounced without the “h” – and “rank". As with many words in the local accent, the last “g” in both of these are silent. | vladimirfloyd - stock.adobe.com

I'm born and bred in Manchester - here's 10 words and phrases only true Mancs will understand

Sofia Fedeczko
By Sofia Fedeczko

Digital journalist

Published 28th Jul 2024, 14:13 GMT

Every corner of the UK has phrases that are unique to their area - and Manchester is no different.

Some have been made famous by our well-known exports - we’re looking at you Liam and Noel - while others have not travelled beyond the city and when uttered bring puzzled looks from visitors.

Here we’ve rounded up 10 phrases that only true Mancs will know the meaning of.

Here is another word you do not want to be called by a Mancunian. It means “mean” or “tight". For example: “Don’t be snide, save us some of those crisps.”

9. Snide

Here is another word you do not want to be called by a Mancunian. It means “mean” or “tight". For example: “Don’t be snide, save us some of those crisps.” | Canva Photo: Canva

If you’re trying to convince a Mancunian, adding this to the end of your sentence normally helps. This phrase means “honestly” or “I promise.” For example: “I did not eat the last biscuit, swear down.”

10. Swear down

If you’re trying to convince a Mancunian, adding this to the end of your sentence normally helps. This phrase means “honestly” or “I promise.” For example: “I did not eat the last biscuit, swear down.” Photo: kues1 - stock.adobe.com

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