Why do the Welsh swear so much?

Archaically, most Welsh profanity was derived from either religion or from the rural background of the country, meaning that most swearwords or phrases are about various livestock and their bits and bobs, and so I decided to find some (plus the ones that our Welsh teacher taught us in year 12, good on you Mrs Evans) …

Who has a Welsh accent?

In addition to the distinctive words and grammar, a variety of accents are found across Wales, including those of North Wales, the Cardiff dialect, the South Wales Valleys and West Wales.

Which language is closest to Welsh?

To what other languages is it related? The closest relatives of Welsh are the other p-Celtic languages, of which the other modern representatives are Cornish and Breton, which are also descendants of Brythonic.

What swear words do Americans and the British have in common?

Still, to Americans bloody remains the quintessential British swear word, and one of the only ones they have not adopted themselves (except when they’re being pretentious or ironic). Both countries share a fascination with swear words’ that reference the male anatomy. Americans and the British have dick, cock]

Do Americans and Australians swear a lot?

Generally the Americans I’ve met swear a lot less and find it far more objectionable. The Australians I’ve met seem to be more British in their attitude than Americans. In the UK it can be more socially acceptable especially if it’s amusing.

Why do some people like swearing in public?

Swearing adds a nice pinch of spice to any conversation, as long as you have a good vocabulary. If a monosyllabic idiot swears it’s uncouth, but a highly educated person surprising you with a filthy mouth is always welcome. Their society is less conservative.

Can you make a word sound like a swear word?

Some even have the ability to make a word sound like a swear word when it isn’t. Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie once performed a comedy sketch based on the idea that if the BBC wouldn’t let them swear on the air, they’d simply make up their own curse words, “which are absolutely pitiless in their detail… and no one can stop us from using them.