General:
* "Alright?" (pronounced with a rising intonation) - This is a common greeting, often used in place of "Hello" or "How are you?"
* "Dead" - Meaning very, really, or extremely. "That was dead funny" or "I'm dead tired."
* "Fit" - Meaning attractive or good-looking.
* "Mardy" - Meaning grumpy or bad-tempered.
* "Nowt" - Meaning nothing.
* "Ginnel" - A narrow alleyway or passage.
* "Cack" - Meaning nonsense, rubbish, or something silly.
* "Sound" - Meaning good, alright, or acceptable.
* "Proper" - Meaning really or very.
* "Chuffed" - Meaning delighted or pleased.
* "Barmy" - Meaning crazy or eccentric.
Food & Drink:
* "Sarnie" - A sandwich.
* "Scran" - Food, especially a hearty meal.
* "Toffee Apple" - A popular sweet treat in Leeds.
* "Yorkshire Pudding" - A staple dish in Yorkshire, often served with roast dinners.
* "Tetley's" - A popular local beer.
Other:
* "Ee bah gum" - A common exclamation, similar to "Goodness me!" or "Crikey!"
* "Hiya" - A common greeting, often used in place of "Hello".
* "Ta" - Short for "Thank you."
* "Love" - A term of endearment, often used with friends and family.
* "Duck" - A term of endearment, often used for a loved one.
It's worth noting that slang is always evolving, so some of these words and phrases may be outdated or used differently depending on the context.
If you're interested in learning more about Leeds slang, I recommend checking out online forums or local blogs. You can also ask people from Leeds directly! They'll be happy to teach you some of their local lingo.