North York Moors in origin, used to describe ones emotion to a particular recently passed action or event. It can mean anything you want it to, depending on where you place the emphasis.
Child refuses to do his chores, father "bearp/bearh/byep 's"
in disgust.
Child bring home an interesing item, father "bearp/bearh/byep 's" with approval.
It is always the father, never the mother who used bearp.
Note, the spelling of the word is currently in debate and is down personal preference.
in disgust.
Child bring home an interesing item, father "bearp/bearh/byep 's" with approval.
It is always the father, never the mother who used bearp.
Note, the spelling of the word is currently in debate and is down personal preference.
by Abbie S October 6, 2006