liftin

English

Adjective

liftin (comparative more liftin, superlative most liftin)

1. (Geordie) Stinky, noisome, putrid.

   The rubbish dump was liftin

2. (Geordie) Alive with parasites or pests.

   His claithes were liftin wi vormin!

3. (Ottawa Valley) Holy, supernatural.

References

• Frank Graham, editor (1987), “LIFTIN”, in The New Geordie Dictionary, Rothbury, Northumberland: Butler Publishing, →ISBN.