The area has plenty of unique words and phrases familiar to folk the length and breadth of the spectacular north coast from Greysteel to the Glens of Antrim.
Language is constantly evolving through the years but we’ve picked 16 ‘wheeker’ (remember that one?) words and phrases that we can call our own.
How many do you use?
9. GYE
GYE meaning 'considerably. "There's gye big waves in the Port today". Can also be used with 'an'. "Hes gye and smart, thon boy". Photo: Causeway Coast Council
10. THRAN
THRAN - an adjective meaning stubborn. "Boys a dears, you can be one thran article when you want to be". Photo: Pixabay
11. GYPE
GYPE: a versatile word meaning 'fool'. It can be used either as a noun (That boy from the Glens is one gype) or as a verb (Would you quit gyping around and get on with your work). Photo: Google maps
12. FOOTERY
FOOTERY - an adjective meaning 'awkward or tricky to work with or handle, particularly used referring to something with tiny pieces'. "I can't finish that jigsaw, those pieces are far too footery". Photo: Pixabay