This question highlighted the vast collection of words and phrases that are used as terms of endearment across the regions, up and down the country – a total of 140 were contributed! Many of these are used when addressing both loved ones and strangers. What a friendly bunch we are!

Winning words

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letter tiles on a table surrounded by toys

North and South

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a compass underwater

THE GREAT BIG DIALECT HUNT

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