Hoggy’s “How to speak like a Yorkshire man” Part 2

If you’ve mastered part 1 of the how to here is part 2…

If you ever hear the word “Nowt” – it means “nothing” “As tha’ got owt for nowt agen shite shoes?” (also note shit is pronounced shite – like white)

The word “mardy” is a Yorkshire favourite – it means moody/stroppy/grumpy. Oh, and remember, as with all Yorkshire words – it’s said like “mard-eh.” Ref “Mardy Bum” by the Arctic Monkeys (popular Yorkshire folk band).

“Nar then” is a perfectly acceptable, and very friendly way to greet someone. Another common greeting is “Ey up, how’s tha doin?”

A Geisha is commonly referred to as “r lass”.

“Propah” or “rate” is used to substitute “really” or “very”

Example:- “that was a nasty delivery” = “That delivery wo proper nasteh” / “that delivery wo rate nasteh”

“Bloody” (or Yorkshire say, ‘bloodeh’) = “That bloodeh tubby never shuts up” alternatively, “that bloodeh tubby lad never giz ‘is gob a rest”

Remember tha’d rather be an ‘otdog than be a “Lanc” (a person from Lancashire). Yorkshire and Lancashire are sworn mortal enemies.

For further reference check out popular Yorkshire films such as Brassed off, The Full Monty, Kes or anything with Sean Bean as it’s the only accent he can do!

Last but by no means least for the definitive West Yorkshire accent you cannot beat the King of Yorkshire, and president of Yorkshire County Cricket Club Sir Geoffrey Boycott.

Further reading:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzAD2GLfaNU – Michael McIntyre on t’ Leeds accent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYtYBI6eZ3E – Monty Pythons 4 Yorkshire men

If i dont see thee through week, il see thee through window.. Hoggy.