Yonner en · NOUN
Etymology
From the use of the Lancashire dialect terms "yon" and "yonder".
Meanings
- (UK, derogatory, slang) An unsophisticated resident of the towns of Oldham, Rochdale or surrounding areas. Now more widely applied to residents of any the satellite towns of Greater Manchester who speak with a broad Lancashire accent. A Lancashire hillbilly or bumpkin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |