We all love Bristol. There is the art and culture, the city’s vibrant food and drink scene full of independent businesses and the benefit of being on the doorstep of some of the country’s most stunning countryside.

However, its people are what makes Bristol really special. They are the reason why so many people have chosen to make the city – and surrounding areas – their home.

But it takes years before a person can really say they know everything there is to know about this ever-changing city and the colloquialisms unique to this part of the world. There are words we hear daily here which sound unusual to people from other parts of the country, and new ones are being added all the time.

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We’ve put together 15 questions to see how well you know these Bristolian words and phrases. Don’t forget to challenge your mates, and let us know you got on in the comments!

Anyone who has moved here from other parts of the UK will have no doubt had some confusing moments when encountering these words and phrases, but true Bristolians should know them all! Take the quiz below, and good luck.

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This article was first published in November 2023 and was republished in November 2024.