twpsyn

Welsh

Etymology

Originally the singulative of twps.

Pronunciation

Noun

twpsyn m (plural twpsod or typsod or twpsiaid, feminine twpsen)

  1. fool, idiot, dunce
    Synonyms: ffŵl, chwibol

Derived terms

  • twpsyn pum munud yw'r sawl sy'n holi, twpsyn am byth yw'r sawl nad yw'n holi (“a fool for five minutes, someone who asks; a fool for life, someone who doesn't”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of twpsyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
twpsyn dwpsyn nhwpsyn thwpsyn

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