The distinctive Newcastle Geordie accent often includes non-standard pronunciations and grammatical forms that can leave even other Brits a little confused. It’s believed that the accent originates from over 1,500 years ago when Anglo-Saxon settlers came from continental Europe, blending Danish, German and Old English dialects. Common (if perhaps a little archetypal) phrases include ‘wey-aye’, meaning an emphatic ‘why, yes, of course’, ‘man’ or ‘pet’ as terms of endearment, or ‘areet’ as a quick ‘hello’.