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How people talk in Cornwall can vary from
town to town. As part of the 大象传媒 Voices project we're keen to find out
what words are used in the different parts of the county. Local
personality Ray Shaddick discusses words from Bude.
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Ray Shaddick is a well known Cornish voice. For many years he presented
大象传媒 Radio Cornwall's Sunday Choice request programme. He still chairs
countless charity concerts throughout the county.
The Boy
From Bude is a true Cornishman and here is his list of words he's frequently
used or heard around north Cornwall.
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Ray's words from Bude
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Herewith
some phrases used up in God's Country. (in brackets, what the sayings
mean)
He's a bit cakey (bit soft or feeble)
Maize as a brish (stupid) or Brish is a Brush.
He sit's there with his mouth abroad (mouth open)
Angletich (a person who cannot keep still.
Shut your bal (keep your mouth shut)
I'm Brave (feeling good)
You look chuff's a maggot (looking miserable)
I'll ferrick around a bit (look for something)
Jiggery Pokery (up to no good)
He's clothes are hanging in lerrup's (Torn clothes)
Tis a new fang (something new)
I'll have a nubbie (a Bun)
Your clothes are a bit rory tory (bright clothes)
Scritching like a pig (a baby crying or a singer)
What a smitch (a room filled with smoke)
Drunk as a handcart
Full's an egg (having hads a good meal)
Laughing like a pisky (after someone has had a few drinks)
Rough as rats (a person who does not look well)
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Now it's your turn...
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Do
you live in north Cornwall and know of other words we can add to
the list above?
Maybe
you use these words as well but live in west Cornwall?
Wherever
you live in the county why not send us a list of words you use regularly
and we will add them to the website.
With
your help we can build up a massive collection of words that are
as unique and special as Cornwall is.
Click
here to email your words and meanings to the 大象传媒 Cornwall website.
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