Yorkshire is blessed with a rich and colourful dialect, often laced with humour, but if you’re new to the county it can be a bit confusing.
We asked the people of Yorkshire to suggest the words and phrases you’ll only understand if you’re from the area, and they replied in their droves.
We’ve picked out a handful of sayings, as suggested by you, that are popular in Yorkshire but might baffle outsiders.
Some are better known than others, and some are variants of phrases used more widely across the north, but they’re all sayings you might well hear on the streets of Yorkshire.
Some colloquialisms that were once widely used in Yorkshire are in danger of dying out, but these ones appear to have a little life in them yet.
How many of these sayings do you recognise, and what others would you suggest?
9. Ginnel
A ginnel, or gennel, as suggested by Jo Rixon, is the narrow alleyway running between terraced houses. There's some debate about the precise difference between a ginnel and a snicket, with the general consensus being that a ginnel is a path running between houses and usually covered, while a snicket is typically uncovered with hedges or bushes on either side. | Iconic Media Group Photo: Gary Longbottom
10. Nesh
"Nesh is used a lot in South Yorkshire," explains Stephanie Hulstaert. "It means someone who feels the cold... like me!" | Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk
11. Are you laking out?
Laking out, as suggested by Richard Wilby, means playing outside. You can also tell someone to stop laking about, if they're messing around. | Getty Images Photo: Three Lions
12. Put wood int oil
Lots of people suggested this phrase, meaning to put the wood in the hole, or, more simply, close the door - usually because you're letting all the heat out. | Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo: Heritage Art