clapgi

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Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

From clap (excrement) +‎ ci (dog).

Pronunciation

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Noun

clapgi m (plural clapgwn)

  1. gossiper
    Synonym: clebryn
  2. telltale, snitch, informer
    Synonyms: clebryn, prepiwr, snêc

Mutation

Mutated forms of clapgi
radical soft nasal aspirate
clapgi glapgi nghlapgi chlapgi

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “clapgi”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “clapgi”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies