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Do The Welsh Say Boyo?

“It’s something that now tends to be used by people from outside Wales. If you’re Welsh you would use ‘boy’ or ‘butty’.” What does Boyo mean in Welsh? boyo (plural boyos) (Ireland) A boy or lad. (sometimes derogatory) A stereotypically Welsh form of address for a man, usually younger than the speaker. What country says …

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Why Do Welsh Say Presh?

“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 Presh mean in Wales? preciousRather reserved, prickly about her personal life, she is also suspicious of compliments, however sincere, and even pooh-poohs a suggestion that she’s …

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