Not every entry here is a nationwide idiom. These are living dialect words and phrases tied to specific parts of Britain, still spoken today, not relics from a history book.
18 idioms in this category
"Very hungry."
Well Documented"Overly sensitive to cold weather; soft or feeble."
Well Documented"Take care; go carefully."
Likely Origin (Disputed)"Hello; also used as an exclamation of surprise or to draw attention."
Well Documented"Sulky, moody, or irritable."
Likely Origin (Disputed)"Excellent; great."
Still a Mystery"Goodbye."
Still a Mystery"An exclamation of surprise or disbelief, roughly 'well, I never!'"
Likely Origin (Disputed)"A hug or cuddle that carries a sense of safety and warmth, or a small cupboard."
Well Documented"A child, especially a baby or young son or daughter."
Well Documented"An aggressive, hot-tempered person, or a fit of temper itself."
Still a Mystery"A foolish or annoying person, said with a certain amount of affection."
Well Documented"A man, especially an older bloke, sometimes used for any adult male."
Likely Origin (Disputed)"Food, especially a meal."
Likely Origin (Disputed)"A narrow alleyway or passage running between buildings, usually terraced houses."
Well Documented""Nowt" means nothing and "owt" means anything, as in 'there's nowt so queer as folk' or 'have you got owt for us?'"
Still a Mystery"Utterly exhausted, or, as an exclamation ('well, I'll be jiggered!'), astonished."
Likely Origin (Disputed)"To pester, nag, or make an unnecessary fuss."