LastResort   10 #1 Posted December 31, 2011 I'm sure that there must be plenty of phrases and expressions that are never used outside of Sheffield, but the one that I'm particularly thinking of here is the use of the word "kale-eyed" to describe the state of being blind drunk. I'm not even sure if "kale-eyed" is the correct way to spell it. I've raised this important subject with several Sheff born-and-bred friends and family members and although most of them have often used this word, the spelling variations include "kalide", "caylide" and even (God forbid) "Kaleighed". Does anyone know what the correct spelling is - or indeed, where such a word originated from in the first place? And while we are on this subject, can anyone think of any more words/expressions/phrases that are seldom, if ever, heard outside of Sheffield? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
_Kirsty_ Â Â 10 #2 Posted December 31, 2011 I'm sure that there must be plenty of phrases and expressions that are never used outside of Sheffield, but the one that I'm particularly thinking of here is the use of the word "kale-eyed" to describe the state of being blind drunk. I'm not even sure if "kale-eyed" is the correct way to spell it. I've raised this important subject with several Sheff born-and-bred friends and family members and although most of them have often used this word, the spelling variations include "kalide", "caylide" and even (God forbid) "Kaleighed". Does anyone know what the correct spelling is - or indeed, where such a word originated from in the first place? And while we are on this subject, can anyone think of any more words/expressions/phrases that are seldom, if ever, heard outside of Sheffield? Â Iv never even heard of it! Â Edited: Sorry, that wasnt very helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AJ sheffield   11 #3 Posted December 31, 2011 Bobbar and essant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Leah-Lacie   10 #4 Posted December 31, 2011 Well, kale is a type of cabbage as far as I know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
olilew   11 #5 Posted December 31, 2011 can't remember where i read it, i think it was on here; "a tuppenney pie costs fourpence when thar't courtin" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
biggsy   10 #6 Posted December 31, 2011 A Sheffield word that possibly not all Sheffielders know is 'Shuntly' as in sparkly..  It could be a sequined dress or Lurex- it's something that 'Shuntles'  Mardy bum is another saying that's probably not used outside of Sheffield too   Biggsy  EDIT- I think it's KayOleyed rther than Kale eyed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Leah-Lacie   10 #7 Posted December 31, 2011 The number of people from other cities I've confused by speaking of breadcakes, mardy bums and fishcakes is quite astounding. Oh, and buns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nubile   10 #8 Posted December 31, 2011 "Rampant is a git". Doubt you'll hear that outside Sheffield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Leah-Lacie   10 #9 Posted December 31, 2011 "Rampant is a git". Doubt you'll hear that outside Sheffield.  I like Rampent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nubile   10 #10 Posted December 31, 2011 I like Rampent  Oh, so do i, we are to be married you know, as soon as i've had the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Zepp   10 #11 Posted December 31, 2011 During my first week in Sheffield, after I bought a paper in a newsagents, the bloke behind the counter said "Cheers love". A bloke calling me love, that threw me a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
biggsy   10 #12 Posted December 31, 2011 During my first week in Sheffield, after I bought a paper in a newsagents, the bloke behind the counter said "Cheers love". A bloke calling me love, that threw me a bit.   Flippin'eck!!- I call everybody love!!  I suppose o'm lucky it hasn't earnt me a slap in the gob!!!   Biggsy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...