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?
13. THE TOON/COW TOWN
THE TOON/COW TOWN: two phrases which both mean the same and are local, affectionate names for the town of Ballymoney. Ballymoney was once a busy rural market town where buying and selling of farm animals was a regular sight. The art installation pictured pays tribute to its strong farming heritage. Photo: NI World
14. BIRL
BIRL - another word which can be used as a noun ("I just went out for a wee birl around the town in the car) or a verb (Stop birling that wain round so fast, you'll make him boak). NB - 'boak' a verb meaning to vomit. ("If this thing doesn't stop birling me round, I'll boak rings round me!) Photo: Google maps
15. CLABBER
CLABBER - a noun meaning muck or mud. Usually used in a phrase meaning that one has found oneself in a muddy spot or a dirty area "That place is a dirty hole, it was clabber to the knee". Photo: Pixabay