Sheffieldish - words & phrases

[Plain Talker 11]

Corn dog=corn beef / potted splog=potted meat:gag:

 

We used to call potted meat/ potted beef "potted dog" in our family.

 

(and Cheese was called "mouse meyt" - i.e. mouse meat)

[lazarus 68]

I can remember when we used to queue up anywhere and a mate came along and to save him going to the end of the queue he used to say "pull me in" so he put his hand out so did I and "Pulled him into the queue" I cant remember anyone compaining about this childhood practice.

[trastrick 866]

I can remember when we used to queue up anywhere and a mate came along and to save him going to the end of the queue he used to say "pull me in" so he put his hand out so did I and "Pulled him into the queue" I cant remember anyone compaining about this childhood practice.

 

There was also a standard line we kids used to get into an "A" picture - "Missus will you take one (two) in, please?"

 

If you chose well and got lucky, she might share her bag of toffees with you.

[raymondo1952 11]

Deaf as a door nail = hard of hearing

[hillsbro 32]

I thought it was dead as a door nail .and deaf as a post, but maybe they're interchangeable..

[grinder 10]

Ee gen im a gooddun a reight pearler...

 

He gave him a very good one..

Edited December 11, 2012 by grinder

[Plain Talker 11]

Ee gen im a gooddun a reight pearler...

 

He gave him a very good one..

 

I've heard the phrase used "Ee went for a Reyt pearler" as in "he fell heavily" (whether as a result of being thumped or tripping)

[hillsbro 32]

Ee gen im a gooddun a reight pearler....

An' then I gen him a reight pastin'...

[shanes teeth 10]

An' then I gen him a reight pastin'...

 

And "stuck 'im one on"

[grinder 10]

thi dufft im up...

Edited December 12, 2012 by grinder

[rossyrooney 12]

Stuck cob on..........headbutted.

[jessimae 10]

I still use Cockeld if sumert wernt plumb