Mistakenly only thought to refer to
Geordie lingo, but has been used by MackemsSunderland for just as long but in a slightly different context.
Imagine the most extreme possible sarcastic meaning of the phrase 'As if' and 'Of course' but with even more negation of authority, then you might touch the full
extent of it's meaning.
1)Diplomat-"The
war in Iraq was not motivated by oil."
North east England inhabitant-"
Why Aye!"
2)"It is possible to find an uncorrupt politician"
North east England inhabitant-"Why Aye!"
