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Definitions by Proper Sheffield lad

Common phrase in Yorkshire, means thank you.
*Getting off a bus, you always thank the driver.
No exception!*
Person *to the driver*: "Ta' Luv"
Ta' Luv by Proper Sheffield lad October 28, 2021
Bob: "Gi' Ore, you're 'aving me on!"
Jim: "I'm telling thee, that train turned up early"
Gi' Ore by Proper Sheffield lad October 16, 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!"

Henderson's Relish 

A favourite among Sheffield folk alike and superior to Worcestershire sauce. Henderson's Relish is 'The spicy Yorkshire sauce' invented in 1885 by Henry Henderson and is made to a secret recipe that's still kept under lock and key and is still produced in Sheffield to this day.
"LIKE WORCESTER SAUCE, BUT ONE MILLION TIMES BETTER"
Matt Helders, Arctic Monkeys

THE SPICY TABLE SAUCE MADE IN SHEFFIELD SINCE 1885
Splash it on pies, in stews, over chips, cheese on toast and more. Henderson’s Relish is approved by the Vegetarian Society as suitable for vegans, and is gluten free.

From www.hendersonsrelish.com

Henderson's Relish. (Here because of ud's stupid mods đŸ˜’)

Bottle o' hendos 

For my fellow Sheffielders this is a common phrase among those who like Henderson's Relish (let's face it if you don't like it, then you aren't a Sheffield lad or lass)
Bob: "passus bottle o'hendos will thy"
Jim' "Alreet, 'ere stick that on thy pie"
Bottle o' hendos = Bottle of Henderson's Relish

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!"

Ecky Thump 

Another phrase used in the same way as ee bah gum to show surprise or curiosity to something
"Ecky Thump, what's going on 'ere?"