Geographical & Cultural English - Northern England English

hey up [interjection]

used to say hi to someone

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now then [interjection]

used to say hello

Ex: Now then , mate !

lad [noun]

a young man or boy

Ex: He 's a good lad , always helps everyone .

ginnel [noun]

a narrow passage or alleyway between buildings, often pedestrian-only

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mint [adjective]

excellent, very good, or of high quality

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chuffed [adjective]

very pleased, proud, or delighted about something

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guv'nor [noun]

used to address a man, often showing respect or familiarity

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scran [noun]

a meal or something to eat

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nesh [adjective]

sensitive to cold

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brolly [noun]

an umbrella

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youngin [noun]

a young person, child, or youth

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sound [adjective]

good, acceptable, decent, or reliable

Ex: Do n't worry about the plan , it 's sound .

bevvy [noun]

a drink, usually beer or another alcoholic beverage

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nowt [noun]

used to indicate the absence of anything

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owt [noun]

used to indicate any thing or object

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to mither [verb]

to bother, annoy, or pester someone

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graft [noun]

hard work or effort

Ex: Gardening is hard graft in the summer heat .

reet [adjective]

right, correct, or proper

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hinny [noun]

a friendly or affectionate term, usually used for women

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lush [adjective]

sexually attractive or alluring

Ex: Check out that lush outfit she 's wearing .

divvy [noun]

a foolish or silly person

Ex: I felt like a divvy for missing the bus .

to scrike [verb]

to cry or shed tears

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to twoc [verb]

to steal a car

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to kip [verb]

to take a short and casual nap

Ex: In the shade of the tree , it 's an ideal spot to kip on a warm day .

skint [adjective]

having little or no money, often due to having spent all of it or experiencing financial difficulties

Ex: They were skint for months before finally finding stable jobs .

radgie [noun]

an aggressive or angry person

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