Hell.
‘Eck
EK
ɛk
Interjection
Example Sentences
"'Eck! What were that?"
"Bloomin' 'eck!"
Etymology & History
Yorkshire euphemism for hell. Shortened from heck (itself from hell). Used as mild exclamation throughout Yorkshire.
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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