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Marra Meaning - Streetionary

Marra (noun / Geordie UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Marrow, Me marra, Wor marra)

Definition:

Marra is a Geordie word for a friend or workmate, from the North East of England. You might hear “alreet, marra?” as a friendly greeting.

Where Marra Comes From:

It comes from the old mining communities of Tyneside and Durham. “Marra” is a form of “marrow”, an old word for a workmate or partner. Miners worked in pairs and relied on each other, so the word carried deep trust.

How People Actually Use Marra:

People say “he is me marra” or “howay, marra”. It remains a part of North East speech and humour. Outside the region it sounds distinctly Geordie, so using it elsewhere can seem like you are putting on an accent.

Is Marra Rude?

No. It is warm and friendly.

Examples in the Wild:

“Alreet, marra, how are you doing?”
Meaning: Hello, mate, how are you?
“He is me best marra.”
Meaning: He is my best friend.
“We worked as marras down the pit.”
Meaning: We were workmates in the mine.