A person from Sunderland.
Mackem
MAK-em
ˈmakəm
Noun
Example Sentences
"He's a Mackem."
"Bunch of Mackems."
Etymology & History
Geordie term for Sunderland person. From make them (shipbuilding phrase).
Word Details
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Region
Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
1900s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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