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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Lifestyle
Lee Grimsditch

22 Manc words and phrases that regularly baffle visitors

Any visitor to Manchester will have witnessed that we have our own unique way of doing and saying things.

There is a lot to be proud of living in Manchester, from the football, music, culture and fashion to, of course, our humour and swagger. But its also our use of slang words and phrases that make native Mancs easy to recognise in or outside the city.

While the Mancunian accent is one of the most distinctive and well known in the UK, it's also our turn-of-phrase that makes us stand out. For those who grew up in Manchester, these are easily understood - but for those outside the city region - they can just be confusing.

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