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      • used to say that someone was born and grew up in a particular place, and usually that they are a typical example of someone who lives there: He's a Parisian born and bred. I was born and bred in the country and all I know is farming. We were both born and raised here so the culture was in our blood.
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    Definition: The infamous kebab van, night time saviour of post-club drunkards who have spilled out onto the Triangle. No, we're afraid the '80s Australian singer/actor hasn’t joined your local neighbourhood watch.

    Definition: Hello. It might seem like us Bristolians are a caring bunch, but instead we just like to ask rhetorical questions.

    Definition: A term of endearment, meaning 'baby' or 'friend'. Babber is commonly directed to a loved one, yet some crazy cats are happy to call any old stranger this.

    Definition: A clever or enthusiastic person. This term has provided years of teasing material for kids – trust us!

    Definition: Check you out! (in a sarcastic and playful manner). This usually said by the more West Country folk: 'Oo, ark at ee with a suit on'.

    Definition: For something to be large, or have a great amount of. You may have seen also seen the phrase ‘gert lush’, meaning 'really good' or 'really lovely'.

    Definition: The Mall and surrounding shops at Cribbs Causeway. ‘I’m in Cribbs’ doesn’t mean we’re bringing back the MTV show where you snoop around celebrities' mansions. Instead, we’re doing something a lot less glamorous – like buying a new top or something.

    Definition: a Bristol Rovers football fan. The boys in blue playing over at the Memorial Stadium in Horfield.

    Definition: Isn’t it. While this gets plenty of use outside of Bristol, it's another word that we like to finish the majority of our sentences with: 'I’ll av cheesy chips, innit.'

    Definition: Bradley Stoke (location). What seems like a clever harmless rhyme for Bradley Stoke, has actually quite a sad history. The residential area in north Bristol was made infamous for hindering first-time buyers on shared-ownership schemes during the property price crash in the late '80s to early '90s. Many people did indeed become sadly bro...

  3. Jan 29, 2019 · When describing where you were born and raised, it’s essential to have the right vocabulary and expressions at your disposal. Whether you want to convey your roots formally or informally, this guide will provide you with various tips, examples, and linguistic variations.

  4. used to say that someone was born and grew up in a particular place, and usually that they are a typical example of someone who lives there: He's a Parisian born and bred . I was born and bred in the country and all I know is farming .

  5. Dec 22, 2016 · 'I'm a Londoner, born and bred!', although you can also say 'I was born and bred in Tehran/London/Edinburgh/Yorkshire' etc.. 'I was born and brought up' is just a statement of fact, which does not have such a strong emotional element.

  6. Another way to say Born And Bred? Synonyms for Born And Bred (other words and phrases for Born And Bred).

  7. Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Phrase. Showing characteristics of birth and upbringing, especially in relation to a particular location. born and raised. “She is a born and bred New Yorker.”. Find more words!

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