What is Pysgod wibbly wobbly?

Promoted Stories. But if you think his Popty Ping is too much, wait until he gets his jellyfish done, with the slogan 'pysgod wibbly wobbly' (the Welsh word for jellyfish is actually “sglefrod”).

What is the funniest Welsh word?

Is wibbly wobbly Welsh for jellyfish?

And on the same subject, the Welsh word for jellyfish is not “pysgodyn wibli wobli” (puh-skod-in wibbly wobbly), or, in English, wibbly wobbly fish. Lord alone knows what comedian came up with that one, but it's fairly new in the lexicon of non-existent Welsh words.

What is a popty ping?

One word most of you will have probably encountered is popty ping, a very colloquial and onomatopoeic way of saying microwave.

Who calls a microwave a popty ping?

Conversation. The Welsh word for microwave is 'popty ping'. lush language, that is. “

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Is popty ping a real word?

And while someone new every day experiences the joy that comes with being told that the Welsh word for 'microwave' is 'popty ping', the actual word, meicrodon, is just as fantastic, especially since it could be describing a very small mafia boss.

What is a Welsh Cwtch?

Cwtch, which has long been a familiar word in the Welsh language, was given two definitions: noun (Welsh) 1. a cupboard or cubbyhole. 2. a cuddle or hug.

What does presh mean in Wales?

“Presh” No, we've never used or heard of this either before we watched Stella. Short for “precious”, it's an affectionate term, an alternative to “hun” or “babe”.

What does Yaki dah mean in Welsh?

If you're out at the pub celebrating with your Welsh friends – or any group of friends for that matter– someone will likely offer to make a toast at some point during the conversation. In Welsh, the way to say Cheers! is Iechyd da! (It is sometimes anglicised to Yaki da! or Yaki dah! but these spellings are incorrect.)

How do you say Banana in Welsh?

Conversation. Welsh Word of the Day; Ffrwchnedd. Means 'Banana'. Pronounced 'Froo-ch-neth'.

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What do the Welsh call the English?

The Welsh for English is Saesneg (the adjective), Saes for Englishman; the Breton is saoznec or Saoz.

How do you flirt in Welsh?

What do Welsh people call jellyfish?

In Welsh, the standard term for “jellyfish” is slefran fôr (also spelt slefren fôr or sglefren fôr), which comes from the verb sglefio (to slide, slither or skate). Môr mutates to fôr because jellyfish is a feminine noun in Welsh.

What is a famous Welsh saying?

“The guilty flee with no one chasing them.” “Adversity brings knowledge and knowledge of wisdom.” “I was wise once: when I was born, I cried.”

Why do Welsh say lush?

Lush is abbreviation of the word Luscious. The originally Welsh oxymoron meaning you are on your way, but not immediately. You need a minute to gather your thoughts/things/feelings before you traverse the journey you are about to undertake. Traditionally shouted from the top of the stairs to parental figures.

Why do Welsh say Mun?

Mun - A word that doesn't actually mean anything, it's simply used to add emphasis to whatever it is that you're saying. Example: “Alright mun, I said I was sorry.” Now in a minute - It doesn't make sense. You know it, we know it.

Why do the Welsh say boyo?

(form of address for a man): When used to address a Welshman by a non-Welshman this can be (perceived as) derogatory or patronising; use by obviously Welsh people to anyone is rarely derogatory but may still be patronising, especially if used to address someone older than oneself.

What does LL mean in Welsh?

In Welsh, ⟨ll⟩ stands for a voiceless alveolar lateral fricative sound (IPA: [ɬ]).

What does Skyf mean in slang?

/ (skeɪf) Southern African slang / noun. a cigarette or substance for smoking; a smoke.

What does HWYL mean in slang?

/ (ˈhuːɪl) / noun. emotional fervour, as in the recitation of poetry.

Does Welsh have swear words?

There's a kind of myth that there are no swearwords in Welsh, so let me first debunk this, and then we can get onto the HILARITY of Welsh profanity. Welsh is a bit funny on the swearing front, because until the anglicisation of the language, there weren't really any specific swear words.

What does Bampi mean in Welsh?

18. Bampi. What it means: Grandfather.