A new study has been looking into the most iconic slang words of the north- and some are more surprising than others.
The Hoot Leeds reports that a new study from Preply has revealed that there are plenty of slang words synonymous with cities across the UK, including some rather unusual ones.
Here in Sheffield it's no surprise that 'mardy' came out on top. An ode to the influence that the Arctic Monkeys have had on Sheffield, the word has been a common slang across Yorkshire, but one we hold particularly close to us.
'Chuddy' made it to second place, best said in a thick Yorkshire accent, it means chewing gum (for anyone not in the know) and it follows on from a list of very traditional Yorkshire slang words found by the study.
There's plenty of reason to love the saying 'Mardy Bum' besides the musical influence, and there's indie makers aplenty offering signs, mugs and slogans with the iconic slang on, including from Me & Thee.
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Surprisingly for fellow Yorkshire city it wasn't 'reyt', 'chuffin' or 'ey up' that made it to the slang shortlist...
The top word for Leeds is actually 'gill', which means a half pint, and whilst this certainly isn't the first word to come to mind for us, it' is certainly a well known Leeds slang that's clearly stood the test of time.
This is followed by 'scraps' - 'the lovely loose bits of batter on your traditional Northern chippy'.
And it's not just Leeds-own slang that's got the country talking about the city, apparently Leeds also has the highest number of 'slang addresses' in the country- meaning there's 17 different road names with slang like 'butt' and 'balm', courtesy of Butt Lane and Balm Place, in them.
The top slang for other northern cities is as followed:
Birmingham: Babby - term of endearment meant for people you know quite well
Bristol: Drive - reference to bus and taxi drivers
Liverpool: Chocka - busy
London: Dapper - reference to a man dressed in a fashionable and tidy way
Manchester: Our Kid - sibling
Sheffield: Mardy- moody
Glasgow: Stoater - someone who is fantastic
Leicester: Jitty - a passageway or alleyway
Leeds: Gill - a half pint
For the full report on UK slang, visit the Preply website for more information.
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An all-you-can-eat pizza restaurant with no menu is opening in Sheffield this month
A restaurant where you can dive into unlimited pizza is opening in Sheffield very soon.
Like pizza? Then you're going to love this.
Introducing Slice Club, a brand-new restaurant concept that's opening in Sharrow Vale this month.
The idea has been 14 years in the making, and it's unlike anything you'll find in the city.
For £17.50 per person, guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza, with fresh pizzas circulating around the room and served straight to the table.
There’s no menu or individual ordering, you simply take what you fancy, and a light on the table lets the team know when you’d like to pause or have more.
Image: Slice Club
And it doesn't stop there as there’s no fixed sitting time, either. You simply eat until you're full and then the team will let the next group of hungry punters in, so you don't have to feel rushed.
Dips, drinks and desserts are extra and can be ordered separately.
As for the pizzas, there's plenty of vegan and vegetarian options available so nobody has to miss out on the slice action.
Teasing the opening on Instagram, The Slice Club said: "No choosing a pizza and regretting it when someone else’s turns up. We make them. We bring them round. You take what you fancy. Drinks and desserts work normally."
"You’ve watched the window go up. You’ve watched us get the place ready. Now, you can finally book a table. We’re bringing bottomless pizza to Sharrow Vale, with slices coming to you until you decide to hit pause."
Sounds like a pretty good concept if you ask us, and we don't have long to wait as The Slice Club will be opening on Sharrow Vale Road on Friday 30 October.
Bookings are now open, and you can book your table via their website here.
Traitors star and comedian Joe Lycett is putting cash behind the bar at a pub in Sheffield
Daisy Jackson
Comedian Joe Lycett is putting money behind the bar at a pub in Sheffield this week, as he continues to encourage people to get out and support their local boozers.
The TV favourite – who is also currently one of the stars on The Traitors – announced the news as he bid farewell to his fictional TV pub The Lycett Arms.
On the show, he said: “There are 45,000 pubs in the UK – go and give them some love.”
Joe Lycett then proceeded to list 30 brilliant pubs up and down the country, including one in Sheffield, and announced that the drinks are on him this week.
He told audiences: “[This] Friday I’ll be putting a little bit of money behind the bar in all the pubs you’ve just seen. I hope you can have a drink on me.”
The chosen pub in Sheffield is The Hallamshire House, a lovely old boozer serving real ale in Crookesmoor.
Announcing the news to social media, Channel 4 and Joe Lycett wrote: "Take this as your excuse to drop what you’re doing, call a mate, and head to your local pub. Even if you see this during the middle of a working day. Go. Be free."
Well, you certainly don't have to tell us twice.
Some pubs have even agreed to match the offer, commenting on the post: “Thank you so much for the shout out. Next time you find yourself nearby, pop in for a pint!”
So this Friday, get your friends together and have a free pint on Joe Lycett himself - you know you want to.
Clementine Hall -
1st June 2025 
