22 Words That Take On A Whole New Meaning In Cornwall

[changeling67]

What it usually means: How you refer to the person you are having sex with.
What it means in Cornwall: How you refer to literally anybody.


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[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

I think something is missing or is it me?

[calico-pye.livejournal.com]

I have fixed the broken link now - please see original post

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

How funny! Thanks for sharing!

[calico-pye.livejournal.com]

It is very stereotypical Cornish :-)

[egg-shell.livejournal.com]

I was looking forward to reading about 22 words that have special meanings in Cornwall but can't get any links to work. :-(

[calico-pye.livejournal.com]

Ooops soory - broken link now fixed :-)

[egg-shell.livejournal.com]

I would have never heard of Truro except that we avidly watch Doc Martin as often as possible. They mention it a lot there as the big city close by.

I'm puzzled by "cider" - here it is a drink made of apple juice (non-alcoholic). I've never heard of Strongbow. Oh wait - I've looked it up - there is such a thing as Strongbow hard cider.

I love comparing words and meanings all over the world. Thanks!

[calico-pye.livejournal.com]

Cider is just alcoholic fizzy apple juice - there are many variations. Scrumpy (which will give you headache), Bulmers and of course Strongbow <---- which actually I prefer.

Truro is just a large town really - Doc Martin is shot in Port Isaac, which is more North Cornwall.