Proper Sheffield lad's definitions

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

Gi' Ore

Yorkshire slang for "Give over"

Bob: "Gi' Ore, you're 'aving me on!"
Jim: "I'm telling thee, that train turned up early"

by Proper Sheffield lad October 16, 2021

Ta' Luv

Common phrase in Yorkshire, means thank you.

*Getting off a bus, you always thank the driver.
No exception!*
Person *to the driver*: "Ta' Luv"

by Proper Sheffield lad October 28, 2021

More Tea, Vicar?

An expression of unknown origin that is used mainly among older British folk when someone breaks wind

Bob: *Lets one rip*
Jim: "More Tea, Vicar? Will ya stop farting for five sodding minutes, I'm trying to do something here"

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

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

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