We were inundated with nearly 500 comments after asking readers of the Yorkshire Evening Post what words and phrases only local Leeds folk will know.
With a recent study finding that the that northern accents and pronunciations of words could be wiped out in England within the next 45 years, we are on a mission to make sure these words don’t disappear.
So grab yer flat caps, whack on a Leeds top and grab a pint o’ Tetley’s as we run through some of the essential local vernacular that you need to know!
7. 'Bread cake'
Like alleyway, bread rolls are another thing that seem to have a different localised name for every corner of the country, and for Leeds residents the term is 'Bread cake'. Photo: sub
8. 'Spoggs'
Meaning: Sweets Example: If you're good I'll get you some spoggs Photo: Richard Ponter
9. 'Laikin'
Meaning: Playing Example: We've come round to see if Joe is laikin' out Photo: Steve Riding
10. Maungy
Meaning: Moody Example: Ignore her, she's being right maungy Photo: Svyatoslav Lypynskyy
11. Juggered
Meaning: Exhausted or broken Example: Can't come out tonight mate, I'm proper jiggered Photo: gpointstudio
12. 'Y'alright, love?'
Terms of endearment are in abundance in Leeds, where you can be referred to as love, duck, poppet and buddy. Photo: NA