Proper Sheffield lad's definitions

Ey 'Up

A classic Yorkshire phrase that can be used universally in the county to greet someone whatever time of day.

Bob: "Ey 'Up, Jim"
Jim: "Ey 'Up, Bob"

by Proper Sheffield lad July 30, 2021

ee bah gum

A phrase used in Yorkshire to show surprise or annoyance to a situation

"ee bah gum, he's made a reet mess"

by Proper Sheffield lad July 30, 2021

I'll tell thee that f'nowt

A typical Yorkshire phrase used mostly when arguing with someone.

Bob: Gi' Ore, you're bloody daft you are"
Jim: "And you're a complete wazzock, I'll tell thee that f'nowt!"

by Proper Sheffield lad October 16, 2021

Was tha born in a barn

An expression that can be used in conjunction with put wood in t'oil to tell someone to shut the door

Bob: *Leaves two doors open"
Jim: "Was tha born in a barn? Put wood in t' oil!"

by Proper Sheffield lad July 30, 2021

Couldn't manage a piss up in a brewery

When someone is so incompetent that they quite literally couldn't manage a piss up in a brewery

Person 1: "Ere, look at 'im ovver yonder"
Person 2: "does tha mean malc?"
Person 1: "Ay, that's 'im"
Person 2 "Ay, dunt trust 'im, 'e couldn't manage a piss up in a brewery"
Person 1: "Ta, fer that advice"

by Proper Sheffield lad March 14, 2022

Nowt

Yorkshire slang for nothing, can be used in a variety of ways

You can do nowt,
Hear nowt,
Say nowt
Look at nowt
Shout at nowt

But you can always do owt as well as summat.

by Proper Sheffield lad July 30, 2021

Put wood in t' oil

A phrase used in parts of Yorkshire, mainly in South Yorkshire as a way to tell someone that they need to shut thier face

Bob: "blah blah blah, random bollocks"
Jim: "Put wood in t' oil will thy, you're getting on me wick"

by Proper Sheffield lad July 30, 2021