Quiz – Wigan Dialect – can you work out what the heck they are saying?
The Wigan Dialect is a language also known as Wiganeez. I’ve lived in Wigan for over 30 years now, so you could say I’ve gone native. I am unofficially A Pie Eater. I have even noticed that the Wigan dialect is getting diluted every year.
This is probably because people move around much more now, thanks to trains and cars. I can imagine the Wigan dialect must have been really strong 100 years ago.
The Wigan Language
When I first moved here, there was an old geezer over the road. I could hardly understand a word he said. It took me a couple of years to get used to what seemed like a different language. Some 25 years later, I don’t even notice the accent anymore. In fact, I use the greeting “Alreet” regularly.
I was recently contacted by a Wiganer who lives in a suburb called Pemberton. Chloe suggested a great idea regarding social media which has helped boost our viewing figures. I’d therefore like to say a Big Thanks to Chloe L.Â
So, what are you waiting for? Have a go at this reet good Wigan Language Quiz.
Wigan Dialect Quiz
Can you decipher the Wigan dialect?
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Credit to ‘Dave Oy Green’ for the beautiful Wigan Pier image. Click here to see more of his work.
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