Not only that, but whilst we all share the Broad Yorkshire accent, there are some turns and phrases that are totally unique even just from town to town.
We asked our readers on Facebook what Yorkshire words they use which have caused confusion amongst their Southern friends.
More than 450 people got involved in the conversation and this is what they had to say:
1. Yorkshire words and phrases that confuse Southerners
The Yorkshire words and phrases that confuse southerners. Picture: Tony Johnson. Photo: National World
2. Mafting
“I now live in France and with the very hot weather neither the French or the English understood ‘I’m mafting’.” – Carol Hunt Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN
3. Snicket
"As a southerner just moved to Yorkshire I am pronouncing everything wrong. But I love the word snicket instead of alley way.” – Alison Croot Photo: OLI SCARFF
4. Ginnel
“We do use the word ginnel for an alley way as well”. – Laura Andrews Photo: Gary Longbottom