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North York Moors in origin, used to describe ones emotion to a particular recently passed action or event. It can mean anything you want it to, depending on where you place the emphasis.
Child refuses to do his chores, father "bearp/bearh/byep 's"
in disgust.
Child bring home an interesing item, father "bearp/bearh/byep 's" with approval.
It is always the father, never the mother who used bearp.
Note, the spelling of the word is currently in debate and is down personal preference.
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