It’s a well-known phrase that makes us proud to be from Derbyshire and the East Midlands. Often when you go to the shops you may hear “ay up me duck” or when you kindly open the door for someone, they may respond by saying “thanks duck”.
Where do they call people duck?
A university boffin has revealed why people in Nottinghamshire call each other duck. People up and down the county use the term with affectionate everyday – but few people actually know why we use this term of endearment. It could be a full on, ‘ey up, mi duck, or shortened to ‘m’ duck’.
Why do British people say duck?
‘Duck’ is generally used by people talking to those younger than or the same age as themselves. In some ways it functions like the word ‘dear’.
Is duck a Nottingham word?
“The Old English (Anglo-Saxon) word duce means ‘duck’, the bird. The word ‘duke’ is French in origin,” said Paul. “The Nottinghamshire Dukeries as a name was probably introduced in the 19th century, due to the four dukes (Portland, Newcastle, Kingston and Norfolk) holding land in this part of Sherwood Forest.
Why do Nottingham people say me duck?
The official explanation of it’s origins is “Ay up” is a greeting typically used in the North of England and the Midlands instead of hello. “Me” means “my”, while “duck” is an affectionate term for another person. It originates from the Saxon word ducas.
Why do people from Derby say duck?
“We’re not actually calling you a Mallard, in fact it’s believed that ‘duck’ comes from the Saxon word ‘ducas’ which was meant as a term of respect and leadership. So when we say ‘Ay up duck’ we’re just being respectful.”
What is duck slang for?
a person, esp. one qualified as being “odd,” “ harmless,” “ funny,” etc.
Why do Brits say darling?
It’s used as a term of affection by the upper classes – “I love you, darling”, down to the taxi cab driver on the street – “Where you goin’, darlin’?” It’s though that this term of endearment is really a reworking of dear, from the Old English deorling, becoming deyrling during the 1500s, and eventually darling.
How do you compliment a girl UK?
British Compliments
He’s as bright as a button – “Bright” in British words and phrases means smart. This phrase is used to describe someone being clever and smart. I quite fancy you – Fancy here means like or have a crush on. She’s very lush – She’s very attractive.
Why do British people say innit?
“Innit” is an abbreviation of “isn’t it” most commonly used amongst teenagers and young people. This phrase is used to confirm or agree with something that another person has just said. “It’s really cold today.” “Innit.”
What is a Nottingham accent?
The Nottingham accent is ‘a bit of a blend of accents from surrounding counties including Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Lancashire‘
What does Ducky mean in England?
British darling or dear
ducky in British English
or duckie (ˈdʌkɪ ) informal. nounWord forms: plural duckies. British. darling or dear: used as a term of endearment.
What do you call people from Stoke on Trent?
Potteries is an English dialect of the West Midlands of England, almost exclusively in and around Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Potteries. Native to.
What does cheers duck mean?
It is a phrase used in central/northern England meaning :”See you darling“
What does ay up mean?
Meaning of ayup in English
Ayup mate, how are you? used as an expression of surprise: Ayup, what’s all this?
Where is Ay Up duck from?
It’s official – the phrase “ay up me duck!” hails from… Nottinghamshire. An online poll showed that 64 per cent of people said the dialectal saying comes from OUR county.
Who says alright duck?
Now American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton has used the phrase too, and even Prince Harry has said it in the past. After eight years of living in Nottingham – and working in Nottingham, Derby and Leicester – I’ve become used to people calling me “duck” or “ducky”, or greeting me by saying “ay up”.
What does Derby mean in slang?
belly
“Derby Kell” is old Cockney rhyming slang for belly (“Derby Kelly”). “Blow out your kite” means “fill your stomach”. It uses the word kite (also kyte), a dialect word, originally derived from an Old English word for the womb which, by extension, came to mean the belly.
How do you say hello in Yorkshire?
The dialect can be a little confusing to a fresh set of ears, so here’s a small guide to understanding Yorkshire slang.
- Yarkshar – Yorkshire.
- ‘Ow Do – Hello.
- Nah Then – Hello.
- ‘Ey Up – Hello.
- Ta – Thanks.
- Ta’ra – Goodbye.
- Si’thi’ – Goodbye.
- T’ – To.
What do you call a girl duck?
A male is called a drake and the female is called a duck, or in ornithology a hen.
What does getting ducked mean?
Ducking simply refers to placing a rubber ducky on another Jeep. Duck Duck Jeep started from the concept of ducking Jeeps, but with an added note to show some ducky love to other fellow Jeep owners.