twll yn ei gosyn

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “a hole in one's cheese”.

Noun

twll yn ei gosyn (f …yn ei chosyn)

  1. (idiomatic) disappointment
    â thwll yn ei gosyn. ― disappointed

Further reading

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