If you grew up in Derbyshire, the local way of speaking probably sounds perfectly normal. But to anyone from outside the county, it can be a different story.
The dialect runs deep. Many of its words can be traced back to the Angles, Saxons and Vikings who settled here centuries ago, leaving their mark on everyday speech. Over time, that history has shaped a language full of character, humour and sharp wit.
Naturally, it’s also produced a fine collection of traditional insults, delivered with a straight face and perfect timing. Some are playful, some are cutting, and all are unmistakably Derbyshire.
So how many of these classic put downs do you actually know?
9. Blather-yeded
If you're ever called this while out and about, it means a silly person. Photo: m
10. Shut yer gob
If someone says this to you... you know it's time to be quiet. And probably feel very insulted. Photo: m
11. Fossneck
A distinct term for someone who is a bit of a know-it-all. E.g. "he reckons to have read every book in the world, the fossneck". Photo: m
12. Twonk
Another fairy inoffensive slang insult, which has similar connotations to idiot. Photo: m