How do you use "Toon" in a sentence?

Howay the Toon! Gan into toon on Saturday. Toon Army!

Toon

Q: What does "Toon" mean?

Town; specifically Newcastle (Geordie). The Geordie pronunciation of 'town,' particularly used for Newcastle. 'The Toon' means Newcastle, and 'Toon Army' is what Newcastle United fans call themselves. 'Going into toon' means going into the city centre.

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Meaning: Town; specifically Newcastle (Geordie).

城镇；特指纽卡斯尔（乔迪方言）。

Ciudad; específicamente Newcastle (dialecto geordie).

町；特にニューカッスル（ジョーディー方言）。

마을; 특히 뉴캐슬 (조디 방언).

The Geordie pronunciation of 'town,' particularly used for Newcastle. 'The Toon' means Newcastle, and 'Toon Army' is what Newcastle United fans call themselves. 'Going into toon' means going into the city centre.

'town'的乔迪方言发音，特别用于指代纽卡斯尔。'The Toon'就是纽卡斯尔，'Toon Army'是纽卡斯尔联队球迷的自称。'Going into toon'意思是去市中心。

La pronunciación geordie de 'town' (ciudad), usada particularmente para Newcastle. 'The Toon' significa Newcastle, y 'Toon Army' es como se autodenominan los aficionados del Newcastle United. 'Going into toon' significa ir al centro de la ciudad.

「town」のジョーディー方言の発音で、特にニューカッスルを指す。「The Toon」はニューカッスルのこと。「Toon Army」はニューカッスル・ユナイテッドのファンの自称。「Going into toon」は市内中心部に行くという意味。

'Town'의 조디식 발음으로, 특히 뉴캐슬을 가리킨다. 'The Toon'은 뉴캐슬을 뜻하고, 'Toon Army'는 뉴캐슬 유나이티드 팬들의 자칭이다. 'Going into toon'은 시내 중심가에 간다는 뜻이다.

Examples

Howay the Toon!
加油，纽卡斯尔！
¡Vamos, Newcastle!
いけニューカッスル！
가자 뉴캐슬!
Gan into toon on Saturday.
周六去市里
Ir al centro el sábado
土曜日に街に行く
토요일에 시내에 가자.
Toon Army!
球迷军团！
¡El ejército del Toon!
トゥーンアーミー！
툰 아미!

Pronunciation

/tuːn/

Usage Guide

Context: Newcastle, football, city

Tone: proud, local

✓ Do Say

The Toon
纽卡斯尔
Newcastle
ニューカッスル
뉴캐슬
Toon Army
球迷军团
el ejército del Toon
トゥーンアーミー
투운 아미
Into toon
进城
al centro
街へ
시내로

✗ Don't Say

Specific to Newcastle—Toon = Newcastle
特指纽卡斯尔——Toon＝纽卡斯尔
Específico de Newcastle: Toon = Newcastle
ニューカッスル限定——Toon＝ニューカッスル
뉴캐슬 고유 표현——Toon = 뉴캐슬

Common Mistakes

Not cartoon—Newcastle United/Newcastle city

Origin & History

Geordie pronunciation of 'town' that has become symbolic of Newcastle identity. The 'oo' sound in 'toon' reflects the distinctive Geordie vowel sounds.

Etymology: Geordie pronunciation of 'town'

First recorded: Geordie dialect

Cultural Context

Era: Historic to present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Newcastle United FC; Toon Army

Regional notes: Exclusively refers to Newcastle.

Story & Trivia

Newcastle United fans are the 'Toon Army'—one of football's most famous supporter groups. The black and white 'Toon Army' identity is known worldwide, making 'Toon' synonymous with Newcastle.

Variations

ToonThe ToonToon Army