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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.
Jul 2, 2024 · Yorkshire slang is a testament to the county's rich cultural heritage and strong sense of community. This delightful lexicon adds a distinctive charm to conversations and embodies the warmth and friendliness for which Yorkshire is known.
Aug 13, 2022 · Wherever you go in the world, people tend to recognise a Yorkshire accent. And us Yorkshire folk are notorious for coming up with words, phrases and pronunciations that mean very little to people who did not grow up in the county.
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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...
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Although there’s not really such a thing as Yorkshire slang, there are countless phrases that only people from the region will understand. Here are a few examples, with a brief explanation of what they mean:
Jan 8, 2024 · 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.”
Jul 26, 2023 · Yorkshire folk don’t only have their own culture and lifestyle, they also have their own language and for those who travel to the region from elsewhere might not understand half of Yorkshire...
