The phrases people didn't realise were only used in Wales

All around the world there are certain words and phrases only used by people in a specific geographical area. Thanks to the popularity of shows like Gavin & Stacey and The Valleys some of our Welsh-isms are more widely understood but there are still some terms that are unique to Wales.

One Valleys Reddit user took to the online forum to discuss the ones they were 'shocked to discover' were local to Wales. This user provided a few of their own examples to get the list started. Theirs included:

• Trimming up (putting up Christmas decorations)

• Tip tops (those ice lollies that are like frozen water versions of Frubes)

• A scram (a scratch, usually caused by a person or animal)

• Saying “Never?” as a way to express mild disbelief.

• A scrubber (an insult for a dirty or poor person)

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The post inspired Welsh posters to share words they were shocked to find out weren't understood outside of Wales. Here are some things people who have left Wales say we need to appreciate more.

User Receptor 17 wrote: "Things being kift (out of sorts/cack-handed etc) is a very Pembrokeshire focused term, confused a lot of peeps with that. Another classic for further east is 'tamping' when angry." Can you think of any words that people outside of Wales might not have heard? Share them in the comments below.

Another user, KaiserMacCleg, shared: "Got some funny looks for saying: 'I'm so moidered right now'. It's a great word which should be universal." While other users pointed out the spelling may differ depending on your location in Wales they all agreed it was a great word that other languages lacked.

Another word that frequently came up in the conversation was "tamping" and, while many elsewhere might now understand its meaning, there are still some examples of it being used that can confuse the non-Welsh – for example: "It's tampin' down," to describe heavy rain.

Food items were also highlighted in the thread with many sharing their disbelief that "half and half" or "rissoles" were not a thing outside of Wales.