Welsh Archives - British Slang Dictionary

Twp

/tʊp/

Noun

Welsh meaning stupid.

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Tidy

/ˈtaɪdi/

Noun

Welsh English meaning good, substantial.

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Mun

/mʌn/

Noun

Welsh English term of address meaning man.

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Lush

/lʌʃ/

Noun

South Wales slang meaning nice, great.

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Laver bread

/ˈlɑːvə bred/

Noun

Welsh delicacy (seaweed paste).

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Hiraeth

/ˈhɪraɪθ/

Noun

Welsh word meaning longing/nostalgia for homeland.

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Eisteddfod

/aɪˈsteðvɒd/

Noun

Welsh cultural festival of literature, music, performance.

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Daps

/dæps/

Noun

British regional (West Country, Wales) term for plimsolls/sneakers.

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Cwtch

/kʊtʃ/

Verb

Welsh verb/noun meaning hug, cubbyhole.

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Cawl

/kaʊl/

Noun

Welsh soup/stew.

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