Yonner

noun

Yonner

noun

Etymology From the use of the Lancashire dialect terms "yon" and "yonder".

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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.

Related terms
woolly back, similar term from Liverpool

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