cocker spadge

'Cocker Spadge' is an affectionate term or a lighthearted greating used primarily towards young children by thier older relatives. It is common In North England around the North Yorkshire area.
It is often confused by people not from the area to be an insult. It does not take any meaning from the traditional insult of cock.

1 Someones Gran : Alright Cocker Spadge?
Granchild: Alright Gran.

by J-ames December 21, 2006

Cocker spadge

It’s an endearing Yorkshire word similar to babe, mate, etc

Orate cocker spadge / chin up cocker spadge

by Pores May 13, 2021

CockerSpadge

A common greeting in Yorkshire, mostly used between family and friends affectionately, although it can extend to strangers too. Abbreviations include: Cock, Cocker and Spadge.

“Ayup cockerspadge”

“‘Ow do Spadge”
“Ow tha doin’ Cock”
“Orite Cocker!”

by BarnsleyLass September 27, 2022