But it is not just for mud that the Sussex dialect expresses its peculiarity. Many of us are familiar with local words such as 'twitten' for alleyway, or 'rife' being a small river but here we are taking a look at some of the weirdest and most wonderful words our county has to offer.
You can find more examples in 'Sussex as she wus spoke' by Tony Wales.
5. God's Almighty Cow
'God's Almighty Cow', the phrase for a ladybird. Why? Your guess is as good as ours.
6. Monkey's Birthday
'Monkey's Birthday' was used to describe when the sun shines but it rains at the same time.
7. Dumbledore
'Dumbledore' - a word for bumblebees. Could this be where JK Rowling took her inspiration for the wizarding headmaster?
8. Lawyers
'Lawyers' were used to name brambles.