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Makem

Makem is the alternative spelling of Mackem.

Meaning of Mackem

Noun

Mackem (plural Mackems)

  1. (derogatory, sometimes) A native or inhabitant of Sunderland, England.
    • Your article on England's regional accents confirmed that Geordie has already completely replaced the mackem-speak of Sunderland and other variants in the north-east.2011, Peter Cain, The Economist, letter, 18 Jun 2011
    Synonyms:
    Sunderlander
  2. A Sunderland A.F.C. supporter.

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Forms of Makem

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Questions about Makem

What is Makem the alternative spelling of?
Makem is the alternative spelling of Mackem.

Words near Makem in the dictionary

  1. Makela
  2. Makelas
  3. makeless
  4. makeline
  5. makelines
  6. Makem
  7. Makemake
  8. Makemakean
  9. Makemakeans
  10. Makems
  11. maken

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