Yonner

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Yonner (plural Yonners)

1. (UK, slang, derogatory) 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.

See also

• woolly back, similar term from Liverpool

Anagrams

• yronne