Fast asleep.
‘Ard on
ARD on
ɑːd ɒn
Phrase
Example Sentences
"He's 'ard on in his chair."
"She were 'ard on all afternoon."
Etymology & History
Yorkshire dialect meaning fast asleep. From hard on, suggesting sleeping so soundly one is hard to wake. Working-class Yorkshire expression.
Word Details
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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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