pitmatic

noun

Meaning

The traditional dialect spoken by coal miners in the North East of England, particularly in the Durham and Northumberland coalfields.

Examples

He grew up hearing his grandfather speak pitmatic while sitting around the kitchen table.
Linguists have spent decades documenting the unique vocabulary and grammar of pitmatic before it fades from common usage.

Synonyms: Geordie, Mackem, vernacular, patois

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pitmatic

noun

Pronunciation: /pɪtˈmætɪk/

Definition

The traditional dialect spoken by coal miners in the North East of England, particularly in the Durham and Northumberland coalfields.

Examples

He grew up hearing his grandfather speak pitmatic while sitting around the kitchen table.
Linguists have spent decades documenting the unique vocabulary and grammar of pitmatic before it fades from common usage.
The play featured authentic pitmatic dialogue to give the audience a true sense of the mining community's history.

Synonyms of pitmatic

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