cont
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cont In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Welsh; the standard vulgar term, softened in local mateship.
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What does 'cont' mean in Welsh?
It's the Welsh cognate of the English C-word. However, in parts of North Wales like Caernarfon it can be a rough term of endearment between mates.
Is 'cont' always offensive?
It's inherently vulgar, but in areas of North Wales it's softened into friendly banter, as in the greeting 'iawn cont' (alright mate).
How is 'cont' used as a greeting?
In Caernarfon and nearby, 'iawn, cont?' works like 'alright, mate?' among friends who know each other well.
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