What does 'n'owt' mean?

An alternative way of saying the word nothing

Get here now

An empty pint of beer

What does 'bob on' mean?

Its Bob's round at the bar

Absolutely correct

Incorrect

What does 'stop yer mytherin' mean?

Stop driving too fast

Stop making a fuss

Stop being so messy

What does 'bouncing off the ground' mean?

Uncontrollable laughter

Drunk

It's raining really hard

What does 'it'll be reet' mean

It will be fine

All round to Rita's place

Call me Rita

What does 'mek us a brew' mean?

Beer time

Put the kettle on

Take the dog for a walk

What does 'ginnel' mean?

Old woman

Alley or pathway

Old man

What does 'lass' mean?

A young girl

A middle aged woman

An old dear

What is a 'doo'?

Getting your hair done

A fuss

Event or party

What does 'gum' mean?

Used as an expression in a state of shock

Illegal drugs taken orally

Wine gums

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