To those from Derbyshire, there is nothing unusual about the way people here speak, but those from the county are often armed with a vocabulary of phrases that might confuse those from further afield.
Derbyshire’s dialect has a long and ancient history, with many words reflective of the language used by the Angles, Saxons and Vikings who arrived on our shores thousands of years ago.
The unique turn of phrase has brought with it a number of classic insults over the years – how many of these do you know?
5. Pillock
Derogatory, but fairly inoffensive now, this slang term is used to call someone a fool or an idiot. Photo: m
6. Tosspot
Now more widely synonymous with idiot, this word can also be used to describe someone who is obnoxious, irritating, drunken... Photo: m
7. Do one
An effective phrase to use when you want to angrily tell someone to leave you alone, or go away. Photo: m
8. Nesh
Used to insult someone who is either afraid of the cold, or feels the cold even when its warm. For example, its not cold, you nesh wuss! Photo: m