15 favourite words and phrases only heard in Hartlepool - chosen by the Mail readers

We have all got those sayings that run in the family – and sometimes they don’t make sense to anybody else.
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So we asked you to share your favourite words and phrases, only heard in Hartlepool.

Check out our list below – as chosen by the Mail readers.

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You have been sharing your favourite words and phrases, only heard in Hartlepool.You have been sharing your favourite words and phrases, only heard in Hartlepool.
You have been sharing your favourite words and phrases, only heard in Hartlepool.

THE Asda – Asda, the supermarket. From Helen Neilson.

The netty aisle – The toilet roll aisle. From Lynn Wright.

Lush – Lovely/nice. From Caroline Sian Marriage.

‘Artlepool – Hartlepool. From Chris Bushnall.

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Here are some of your suggestions from the Hartlepool Mail Facebook page.

Hellish/’Ellish – Excellent/great. From Robert Orr.

Copper chopper – Police helicopter. From Kathleen Tumilty.

Cerry – Curry. From Janny Mincher.

Chewing – Annoying. From Kayleigh Driver.

Mint – Good. From Daniel Taylor.

Shan – Unfair. From Stevie McDougall.

Doyle – Idiot/Wally. From Sara Wilson.

Diven naa – Don’t know. From Allen Goodchild.

Eeeeer – Excuse me. From James Tumilty.

Youse – All of you/you all. From Alison Emerson.

Maysenya – May as well. From Alice Common.

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