Why do Welsh say lush?

Lush is abbreviation of the word

word

Diction (Latin: dictionem (nom. dictio), "a saying, expression, word"), in its original meaning, is a writer's or speaker's distinctive vocabulary choices and style of expression in a poem or story.

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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 the Welsh say tidy?

tidy - This Welsh slang term is used to indicate that the speaker perceives something as great, very good or awesome. It's used the same way as banging is used.

What do the Welsh call a cuddle?

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 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.)

Why do the Welsh say Tara?

(Ta-ta) tan toc!

'Ta-ta tan toc' is a jocular way of saying farewell in Welsh. It was made famous by weatherman Derek Brockway who used it at the end his Wales Today weather report on S'mae Shwmae Day. It literally means “ta-ta until a tock (of the clock)”.

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What is Cheerio in Welsh?

How to use cheerio in Welsh? Meaning of cheerio in Welsh language is: Hwyl.

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.

What does yak y dar mean?

a drinking toast; good health; cheers. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. Welsh: good health.

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 does Cwtched up mean?

to sit or lie very close to someone and cuddle them (= hold them in your arms) or be cuddled by them in a loving way: If someone tried to cwtch up to you, would you run away? I was cwtched up to my Mam. Showing affection. affectionate.

What does Skyf mean in slang?

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

What does Thymy mean?

Definition of thymy

: abounding in or fragrant with thyme.

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.

Why do the Welsh call each other butt?

Butt. Nowadays, butt is widely used as a term of endearment mainly by people living in the Valleys. But according to the Rhondda Historical Society, the phrase comes from "the miners who worked with a buttie" as "they had to work together to get as much coal extracted within the shift as possible".

What does poor DAB mean?

Noun. poor dab (plural poor dabs) (Wales) Someone to be pitied, poor thing.

What does pant in Welsh mean?

'Pant' translates as 'Valley' or 'Hollow', and 'Mawr' means 'Big'. Other examples: Pentre Pant (Valley village)

What does Borida mean in Welsh?

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW) Welsh term or phrase: Bore da. English translation: Good morning.

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What is popcorn in Welsh?

What is popcorn in Welsh? What is the Welsh word for popcorn? Gweiadur.

Is the word penguin Welsh?

Historians confirm the word Penguin is most likely a compound word of two Welsh words, pen and gwyn, which mean “head” and “white” respectively. It is likely that “penguin” was at one time the name of a similar bird, though to be the Great Auk, in its winter plumage, now extinct, which had a white patch near its bill.