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Ivan Langton
Born: 19 July 1963
Lives: Pinxton, Nottinghamshire
Time lived in area: All my life
Occupation: Firefighter
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"Shot duck" has a dual meaning when playing football where Ivan lives - a compliment on sporting skills, or a sharp reprimand.
Language of interview: English
Duration: 00:31 (mins/secs)
This clip contains language which some may find offensive.
The participants were asked to describe how they spoke in their own words.
How do you describe your accent: "Derbyshire."
Have there been other influences on the way you speak: Not Given
Do you have skills in languages other than English?: No
Other languages: None
I don't know - 'spose it's the way you use it, I mean I call my missus "duck". It'll go, "Come here, duck". On station, if we're playing whatever, whatever, and someone does a good shot at football, you say "Shot duck!". I mean like, if somebody does summat, you're playing football, like blast one over bar or 10-mile wide, you say "Shot duck!" (different intonation and louder) and you mean, "You're rubbish", you know. But then you can say, you know, to my daughter, you know, "Come here Emily, duck, I want you a minute", and it's more, a bit more personal. The best one is "Shot duck!"
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