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5 Apr 2007

Bristol? O Brizzle??

Not only is Brizzle a unique city to visit, they also have their own distinct local dialect! For those new to the city here's a quick guide to how to speak Bristolian!

'Awwright me babber' or 'Awwright me luvver' (Alright my friend?) are Bristolian greetings, and you may wish to add 'Ow biss?' (How are you?)

Bristolians are warm and welcoming, they pride themselves on doing a 'proper job', if you're lost just ask 'Where's it to?' (Where is it?) and if you like something, it's 'gert lush'.

Yer tiz (Here it is) Innit (Isn't it) Wern it (Wasn't it) ant (hasn't) are just a few of many words unique to the West Country dialect. L's are frequently added to sentences, so 'Idea' becomes 'ideal', and 'mind' is added to the end of sentences to emphasise 'You know what I mean'.
Around the city you may find yourself in 'Bemmy' (Bedminster), 'Embray' (Henbury) or 'Taardown' (Totterdown) or you may venture further afield to 'Baff' (Bath)

And if you're travelling by bus, then don't forget the obligatory 'Churz drive' (Cheers/Thank you driver) as you disembark!

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