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mackem
/ˈmakəm/
noun 2name 1
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1VERB + MACKEM
hear
Definitions
noun
1
A native or inhabitant of Sunderland, England.
Your article on England's regional accents confirmed that Geordie has already completely replaced the mackem-speak of Sunderland and other variants in the north-east.
2
A Sunderland A.F.C. supporter.
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The dialect spoken in these areas.
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Your article on England's regional accents confirmed that Geordie has already completely replaced the mackem-speak of Sunderland and other variants in the north-east.
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In the spoken parts of the track, you can hear her Mackem accent.
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