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- This slang word usually means whether someone is playing out or not, or if they’re been silly. It has been known to be used if someone is off work as well.
the-yorkshireman.com/yorkshire-slang/Yorkshire Slang Words & Sayings: The Ultimate Guide To Dialect
Jul 2, 2024 · Part of what makes Yorkshire special is its rich and vibrant dialect, complete with a colorful array of words and sayings that locals use to add charm and humor to their conversations. In this article, we'll explore 50 delightful Yorkshire slang words and sayings, offering a glimpse into the linguistic treasures of this beloved county.
Aug 13, 2022 · Some words and phrases have been lost to previous generations while others are still used today. Whether these were said by grandparents, parents, neighbours or friends, or whether we still say them ourselves, these are some of the words we often heard while being raised in Yorkshire.
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Firstly, ye ‘ave tuh drop yer ‘H’ as in ‘has’ and ‘her’, and yer ‘T’ as in ‘that’ and ‘cat’, replacing the ‘T’ with a slight ‘h’ sound, known as a Glottal Stop (try not to choke!). Everyone has heard of the phrase “Tin Tin Tin”, usually spoken as if it means something. Actually, it should be written more like: ‘t’in’t in’t tin.. as in “It isn’t in ...
We tend not to say “OUR”, instead we say “US” as in “Where’s us car?” THE almost always becomes a Glottal Stop. As it AM OFF T’ SHOP (I’m going to the shop). GOING usually gets replaced with OFF. I’M sounds more like AM. TH can be dropped into a Glottal Stop at the end of a word. WITH would become WI’ – as AM ‘ERE WI’ JOHN. Anyone can be called “LO...
You’ll hear some southern comedians simply trying to add a T onto words to do a Yorkshire accent (Michael McIntyre, we’re looking at you pal. We’ll ‘av yer). Honestly, they look more stupid than they are trying to make us look. The Yorkshire tongue is far more subtle than that. Yorkshire is more than just an accent and dialect and there isn’t reall...
‘er ca’ ‘as a fa’ ra’ stashed in t’coil ‘oyle TRANSLATION “Her cat has a fat rat stuffed in the coal cellar”. ‘ere, wot’s f’r us tea Mutha? TRANSLATION “Excuse me Mum, what are we having for dinner?” eee, tha’s a reet gradly brew tha’ TRANSLATION “oh my goodness, this is a wonderful cup of tea. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart”
Well ‘ere’s a glossary for yer. Tha’ll be giving Sean Bean a run fer ‘is moneh in nor tarme! Below is a list of common Yorkshire Words, Sayings, Phrases and Expressions,along with their meanings…
A 1. A’gate – meaning ‘get on your way’ or ‘be off with you’. “Get a’gate or tha’ll be late fur school” 2. Ah’m – meaning I am. “Ah’m off t’ bog.” 3. Allus – meaning always. “I allus wash behind me ears.” 4. ‘appen – meaning perhaps. “I’ll ‘appen that’s true.” 5. ‘appin– meaning bed sheets. 6. Arse/arse end – meaning posterior, back of something, b...
- I'm From Yorkshire
Mar 18, 2018 · An extensive list of words and phrases you may hear in Yorkshire, often called gods own county, a place you should visit with the most beautiful countryside in Britain. Yorkshire is a big county with separate regions North, East, South and West including towns such as Sheffield, Barnsley, Huddersfield and Halifax where slightly different words ...
Jan 23, 2021 · By the 17th century 'you' had almost entirely replaced 'thou' and 'thee' in standard English. Yorkshire dialect, however, still retains a variant of this medieval word, 'tha' , which is still used in parts of Yorkshire, particularly around Barnsley.
barnsley accent has to be the strongest accent in the whole of yorkshire if not the country, the scousers even love our accent and take the mick out of it too.. wer ya frum we say tarn they ask...
