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Definitions by Proper Sheffield lad

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"
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.
Nowt by Proper Sheffield lad July 30, 2021
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"
Ey 'Up 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"

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"