Lecture Notes: Plymouth Dialect Words and Phrases

Introduction

• Plymouth Dialect: Also known as "Janna"
  • Distinctive dialect from southwest England

Key Plymouth Dialect Words and Phrases

OROI

• Meaning: Alright
• Pronunciation: AI sound changes to OI
• Usage: Common in greetings
  • Example: "Oroi me lover" (Hello, friend)
  • "Lover" can refer to anyone nice, not just a romantic partner

BAE (Pronounced as 'Bey')

• Meaning: Mate or boy
• Usage: Friendly term, not romantic
  • Example: "He's a handsome bae, isn't he?"

Where Are You Two?

• Plymouth Phrase: "Where are you two?"
  • Means "Where are you?"
• Usage: Can also use "Where's it to?" meaning "Where is it?"

Asters

• Meaning: Asda (Grocery store)
• Usage: Adds an 's' to store names
  • Example: Tesco becomes Tescos, Aldi becomes Aldis

Get On

• Meaning: Encouragement or greeting
• Usage: Used to say hello, goodbye, or motivate
  • Example: "Get on your Jenner!"

Green Army

• Meaning: Support chant for Plymouth Argyle Football Club
  • Named for the team's green uniforms
• Usage: Shouted by fans
  • Example: "Green Army!"

Conclusion

• Summary: Familiarize with distinctive words
• Note: Plymouth dialect reflects local culture and enthusiasm, especially for football
• Encouragement: To learn and support the community by using these phrases

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This summary covers the essential elements of the Plymouth dialect as discussed in the lecture. Understanding these terms can help in engaging with the Plymouth community and appreciating their unique cultural expressions.