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The A to Z of Northern slang - Q is for Quebbin'

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Ian Jones
Contributor, Manchester
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Quebbin'

verb \ˈkwi-ˈbin\

Definition: A state or feeling of extreme fear.

Origins: Mostly limited to St Helens, it comes from the noise made by a quivering sphincter during times of grave danger.

Synonyms: cacking it, fritnin

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