22 Words You Literally Don't Understand Unless You're From Cardiff

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    1. "The Magic Roundabout"

    2. "Errr"

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    What other people think it means: The noise you make when you’re deciding on something.

    What people from Cardiff know it means: How you refer to a woman. FYI, it's “im” for men.

    3. "The Bay"

    4. "Town"

    5. "Live Lounge"

    6. "Match day"

    7. "Drive"

    Twitter: @Cardiffbus

    What other people think it means: To control a motor vehicle.

    What people from Cardiff know it means: The name of anyone controlling a motor vehicle.

    8. "St David’s"

    9. "The Capitol"

    10. "Tidy"

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    What other people think it means: Mess-free.


    What people from Cardiff know it means:     Excellent.

    11. "Lloyds"

    12. "The Prince of Wales"

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    What other people think it means: Elizabeth II’s heir.

    What people from Cardiff know it means: Another excellent place to get drunk.

    13. "Soda"

    14. "Pop"

    15. "Bluebirds"

    16. "Devils"

    17. "Summer"

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    What other people think it means: The time of year for cloudless skies and sunshine.

    What people from Cardiff know it means: The time of year when it rains a tiny bit less.

    18. "Winter"

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    What other people think it means: The time of year for sledging through the snow.

    What people from Cardiff know it means: The time of year when it rains a bit more.

    19. "Umbrella"

    20. "Serious?"

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    What other people think it means: "Are you being truthful?"

    What people from Cardiff know it means: "Are you fucking kidding me?"

    21. "Clarks"

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    What other people think it means: Where you go for shoes.

    What people from Cardiff know it means: Where you go for pies.

    22. "Cardiff"

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    What other people think it means: The capital city of Wales.

    What people from Cardiff know it means: The best damn place on Earth, that’s what.