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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True North Brew Co. to host outdoor fan zones across Sheffield for the World Cup
Football isn't just coming home, it's coming to True North Brew Co.
It's almost time to get your very best England merch on and get cheering on the lads in the 2026 World Cup.
Luckily for us, True North Brew Co. will be providing the ultimate scenes with a number of fan zones across the city.
The hospitality group will be transforming a number of their bars and venues into football viewing hotspots throughout the tournament.
The Abbeydale Ballroom will be on of the city's largest outdoor fan zones, showing every England fixture across multiple screens so no one misses out on the action.
Not only that, but The Ballroom's car park will be converted into a large-scale viewing area featuring a huge LED screen for fans to watch matches together.
Elsewhere, The British Oak in Mosborough will be hosting its very own outdoor screening zone with a brand-new LED screen.
Also getting in on the action is The Common Room, Forum, The Old Grindstone, Riverside and The Broadfield - it's safe to say True North have got us covered.
A spokesperson for True North Brew Co said: “There’s nothing quite like tournament football in Sheffield. Whether you’re watching in one of our fan zones, booking your own private viewing area, or joining hundreds of other fans for the big England games, we want our venues to be the best places in the city to experience the World Cup together.
“The atmosphere is going to be incredible and hopefully we’ll all be celebrating deep into the tournament.”
You can find out more about True North Brew Co's World Cup schedule here.
Lucy & Yak is turning its stores into a dedicated Preloved hub for the entire weekend
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Lucy & Yak is turning its Sheffield store into a dedicated PreLoved hub for the entire weekend.
If you're all about celebrating second-hand shopping, then this is the event for you.
Since 2023, Lucy & Yak has kept a more than 42,000 Yaks in circulation through its incredible PreLoved scheme.
The concept is simple, customers bring in and return their old Yaks, and once processed receive a money-off voucher to put towards their next purchase. So everyone's a winner, basically.
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And don't worry if your old pieces are damaged, as these are lovingly repaired or upcycled by their talented Re:Yak Studio team in Yorkshire before being sold on in-store to find their new homes.
This bank holiday weekend, from Saturday 23 to Monday 25 May, the entire Sheffield store will be transformed with a huge PreLoved section for you to browse.
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It's a unique opportunity to shop your favourite second-hand Lucy & Yak pieces, with special one-off items and old gems for you to get your hands on. Get in.
The special event is the latest milestone in Lucy & Yak’s broader commitment to circularity, which also includes its (Im)Perfect sales, a Facebook Marketplace for buying, selling and swapping, and Re:Yak workshops held throughout the year - community sessions that help people mend and customise their clothing.
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Lydia Coley, Managing Director at Lucy & Yak said: “We’re so excited to bring the PreLoved Weekender to our stores this May. Lucy & Yak has always been built around community, creativity and doing things a little differently, and PreLoved brings all of that together.
"We're incredibly proud of keeping over 42,000 Yaks in circulation. Every second-hand Yak has a story, and this weekend is about helping those pieces find their next home in a fun way”
So if you're looking for a fresh new colourful wardrobe for the summer, get yourself to Lucy & Yak this weekend to shop smart.
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