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howay

North-Eastern, or Geordie, slang meaning 'come on', 'hurry up' and so on. Voice intonation specifies the exact definition, often not understood by anyone outside of the Newcastle area and thus causes much confusion for non-natives.

'Howay man!'
'Howay, we're gonna be late'

by Mary January 14, 2005

howay

English north east slang for "come on"

Howay son, you're holding us up

by paul June 16, 2004

Howay man

Expression of refrain or encouragement in GDPUK web discussions. Popular in the nort eastern regions of england.

Howay man! Audoen's talkin shite again.

by nigel Edwards June 09, 2006