We asked our Facebook followers what word or phrases cause confusion with people who aren’t from around these parts.
The band Dfacto posted: “The bus driver from Matlock to Ashbourne calls all new passengers “Duck” from Matlock to Brassington and “Flower” from there to Ashbun. People down south don’t know what pumps or cobs are.”
Our local dialect is truly unique and can cause outsiders a great deal of confusion.
Most of these are in regular use in Derbyshire. So how many of these expressions have you heard and how many of them do you use?
1. Derbyshire words and phrases
Craig Steele posts "Ar tha al rate?" This phrase asks how a person is feeling emotionally or physically. (generic photo: Stock Adobe/rawpixel.com) Photo: Stock Adobe/rawpixel.com / Roungroat
2. Derbyshire word and phrases
Martin Heath posts: "It's black o'er Bill's mother'. This peculiar phrase predicts bad weather is on its way. (generic photo: Stock Adobe) Photo: Stock Adobe
3. Derbyshire words and phrases
Martin Wood suggests : "corseyedge".This is the edge of the pavement. (generic photo: Stock Adobe/MarijaBazarova) Photo: Stock Adobe/MarijaBazarova
4. Derbyshire words and phrases
Ann Winterburn comments: "Mardy". This word applies to someone who is childish, sulky or resentful. (generic photo: Stock Adobe/alfa27) Photo: Stock Adobe/alfa27