Geographical & Cultural English - Midlands English

Here you will find slang from the Midlands of England, highlighting regional expressions, accents, and local cultural language.

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Geographical & Cultural English
yo'll [noun]

a contraction of "you all"

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bluggy [adverb]

used as a mild substitute for "bloody" to intensify meaning

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bab [noun]

a term of endearment, used affectionately when addressing someone

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cob [noun]

a round bread roll, commonly used in sandwiches or with meals

Ex: Fancy a bacon cob for breakfast ?
snap [noun]

a packed lunch or meal, typically prepared at home to eat later in the day

Ex: We shared our snap at the park .
tara [interjection]

used to say goodbye or farewell

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gammy [adjective]

injured, sore, or not functioning properly, especially referring to a leg

Ex: Do n't push it , your gammy ankle needs rest .
fittle [noun]

used generally to refer to something to eat

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to blart [verb]

to cry or weep, usually in an exaggerated or emotional way

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duck [noun]

a term of endearment used to address someone affectionately

Ex: Thanks for helping me out , duck .
mardy [adjective]

moody, sulky, or easily upset

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mucker [noun]

used to refer to someone familiar in a friendly way

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yampy [adjective]

silly, daft, or a bit crazy

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well [adverb]

used to emphasize something

Ex: I 'm well hungry after that walk .
kaylied [adjective]

drunk or heavily intoxicated

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to scratch or cut the skin or a surface of something

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to blag [verb]

to obtain something by theft, robbery, or deception

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