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To those who live here, there is nothing unusual about the way we speak, but the Yorkshire dialect is often thought of as simple speech for simple folk.

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The Yorkshire dialect is nothing if not unique, with locals creating their own unique quips over the years - including an array of insults.

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Now then mardy bum: 12 uniquely Wakefield and Yorkshire insults and their history

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