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Quiz about South Walian WordsValleys Dialect 1

South Walian Words-Valleys' Dialect [1] Quiz

The valleys of South Wales are rich with many wonderful words that are rarely used elsewhere in the country. This quiz is all about these bizarre words that make up the South Walian dialect.

A multiple-choice quiz by poshprice. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
poshprice

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,300

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does "cwtch" mean? Hint

To eat.

To sleep.

To drink.

To cuddle.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is a "Bwgi-bo/Bwci-bo"? Hint

A boogeyman.

A big book.

A big bucket.

A butcher.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is a "Bracchi"? Hint

An item of underwear.

A library.

A breed of dog.

An Italian caf�.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following sentences includes an example of South Walian dialect? Hint

I was sick all last week with a sore throat.

I had a bad throat all last week.

I had a bard throat all last week.

I was ill with a sore throat all last week.

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the South Wales valleys, what would you do with "bathers"? Hint

Wear them to go swimming in.

Use them to eat your spaghetti.

Use them to hold your hair up in a ponytail.

Use them to clean your toilet bowl.

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Question 6 of 10

6. If you were to be described as a "chopsy" person, what type of person would that make you? Hint

A talkative one.

A greedy one.

An ugly one.

An intelligent one.

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Question 7 of 10

7. In South Walian dialect, what is a "dap"? Hint

A kiss.

A hat.

A gym shoe.

A pie.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What type of contraption is a "gambo"? Hint

A bicycle.

A bus.

A homemade go-cart.

A car.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What would you stand accused of, if it was said that you had been "mitchin'"? Hint

Swearing.

Lying.

Cheating.

Playing truant.

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Question 10 of 10

10. In South Wales, what is referred to as "butty"? Hint

A person's head.

A friend.

A house.

A book.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does "cwtch" mean?

Answer: To cuddle.

The word "cwtch" is actually a Welsh word that has, over time, infiltrated the day-to-day speech of non-Welsh speakers in the South Wales valleys. Like many other Welsh words, such as 'cariad' (meaning 'love') and 'bach' (meaning 'little one'), it is used widely by Welsh speakers and non-Welsh speakers alike.

2. What is a "Bwgi-bo/Bwci-bo"?

Answer: A boogeyman.

The "Bwgi-bo" refers to what is commonly known by many as the 'boogeyman'; a mythic monster that terrifies children. Indeed the mere mention of the 'bwgi-bo' will have any South Walian child running for hills, or at the very least their bed, where they can bury themselves in the safety of their duvet.

3. What is a "Bracchi"?

Answer: An Italian caf�.

During the latter half of the 19th century, South Wales witnessed an influx of different cultures and people, from Spaniards to the Irish. However it was the Italians that had the most visual impact, due to their caf�s, which sprang up all across the South Wales valleys. These were affectionately nicknamed "bracchis", and there are still many in existence today.

4. Which of the following sentences includes an example of South Walian dialect?

Answer: I had a bard throat all last week.

In South Wales the word "bard" is often used instead of "ill". It is pronounced heavily and can sound like an exaggerated version of the word "bad".

5. In the South Wales valleys, what would you do with "bathers"?

Answer: Wear them to go swimming in.

"Bathers" are in fact swimming costumes. Unlike some other words used in South Wales there is at least some method to this word's madness. To "bathe" is a verb meaning to "immerse in liquid" and so it is possible (to some degree) to figure out what this word actually means.

6. If you were to be described as a "chopsy" person, what type of person would that make you?

Answer: A talkative one.

Once again, this is a word that has some sense to it. "Chops" can refer to the jaw, and therefore the mouth. Thus a 'chopsy' person is someone who talks too much.

7. In South Walian dialect, what is a "dap"?

Answer: A gym shoe.

A "dap" refers to a light gym shoe, which usually has a rubber sole and a canvas top.

8. What type of contraption is a "gambo"?

Answer: A homemade go-cart.

A "gambo" is the South Walian name for a go-cart, which was usually homemade and consisted of a plank of wood, four pram wheels and a box.

9. What would you stand accused of, if it was said that you had been "mitchin'"?

Answer: Playing truant.

The word "mitchin'" is a very popular word with teenagers across South Wales and is commonly used to describe the act of playing truant. "Bunking" is also used to describe the same act.

10. In South Wales, what is referred to as "butty"?

Answer: A friend.

The word "butty" is used across Great Britain, and in this sense it can mean a "sandwich". However in South Walian dialect it also means "friend".

Source: Author poshprice

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