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Jan 8, 2024 · If you’re not from the area, you might have trouble understanding us. Here are 100 Yorkshire sayings that you’ll only hear if you’re from Yorkshire! 100+ Yorkshire Expressions. 1. “Reet, pet!” – This means “right, mate!” or “yes, sir!” and is used to agree with someone or show that you understand them. 2. “Owt for nowt and nowt for owt.”
Sep 20, 2024 · If you hear someone say, “tha’s an offcumden,” they’re simply acknowledging that you’re not from Yorkshire—don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you’re unwelcome! In fact, most Yorkshire folk are renowned for their friendliness, and they’ll likely make you feel right at home, ‘offcumden’ or not.
Sep 23, 2022 · You’ll learn both funny and old Yorkshire sayings, quotes, and proverbs. Some are broad Yorkshire, and others are more subtle. These Yorkshire dialect phrases come from all over God’s own county.
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Aug 1, 2024 · Getting to grips with these 61 one-of-a-kind words and phrases give you a small peek into what makes this place so special, showing off the wit, banter, and personality of the locals. When you’re in Yorkshire next, dive right into the chat and get stuck in with the Yorkshire slang.
Doilum: Yorkshire word for a fool or idiot, often could be used to describe the drivers on Channel 5’s Police Interceptors. Daft apath: Silly person. Aye: Simply means yes. Bratferd: Not a typo...
Probably the most recognisable feature of a Yorkshire accent is how we drop the “H” sound in most instances. This is something that exists in a few different UK accents as well. Dropping sounds like this, is known as a Glottal Stop. For example, “How are you” is “‘ow are you” in Yorkshire.
May 22, 2020 · It’s known for rolling hills, the loveliest people and accents thicker than its famous Yorkshire pudding. It’s a place where “Eyup, cock” means “Hello, dear”; “Si thi, lad”, or “Goodbye, fine sir”; and “Nar then” is a fond welcome.
