| Guide to Nottingham lingo | |
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Nottinghamshire couple |
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At last, a guide to find out exactly what the people of
Nottingham are talking about.
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At last a guide to find out exactly what the people of Nottingham
are talking about.
With help from local language
expert John Beeton, we have created a selection of Nottinghamshire saying and
phrases that may help when visiting the city: | Nottingham | English | | Ay-up midduk | Hello
and good day sir or madam. | | Owya
goinonn then serri? | Are you in good
health my friend? | | Wairza
booza? | Can you direct me to the local
public house? | | Intitt koad? | It's
cold today isn't it? | | Gerraht! | I
don't believe you! | | Wottjowant? | Do
you want something? | | Gizzabitt | Can
I have some? | | Gizzago | Can
I have a turn? | | Am tellin
yammam! | Your Mother shall hear of this
incident! | | Wott yonnwee? | What
are you doing? | | Itwerr krapp! | It
was not very good! |
| Nottingham | English | | Yo duttie sodd! | I
am disgusted by your language! | | Grrummin
thenn | It's your round | | Owdya orsuzz! | Please
be patient! | | Shuttya gobb! | Please
be quiet! | | Gerronn wee-it | Please
carry on | | Yo-abitt leereh | You
have a high opinion of yourself. | | Am
nakkud | I'm a bit tired | | Yo jammi sodd! | You
lucky person | | Tarrah then | Goodbye | | Jono? | Do
you realise? |
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