Humorous compilation. Alcoy’s many own words and expressionssome of them refer to some local geographical or historical concept; Humor and irony play the leading role. already have a “Diccionari de butxaca” that brings together many of these funny terms, is very recognizable and it invites you to laugh at yourself. Now second part.
alcoy a city full of strangenesssomething they know well in the nearby towns and that It often surprises those who come into contact with it. first time. But also The neighbors are aware of this too And far from being offended or carrying it as a stigma, they take great pride in it. Traditions, habits and above all local slang are a source of pride For every self-respecting Alcoyan, good humor and the ability to laugh at yourself.
This spirit is reflected very well La Moderna Typographya satirical website introduced ten years ago writer Pep Jordà, journalist Javier Llopis, illustrator Manolo Antolí and editor Xavi Cortés. you can find it in It’s a different content about Alcoy, mostly humorous, although there are serious reflections on the future of the city.. Among these contents; “Butxaca dictionary”a chapter collects original Alcoyan words and expressionswith funny definitions.
The first print version has already been published This dictionary had a basic guide to give you the most appropriate «Volta als Ponts» of Alcoy without confusing you, but a few days ago The second part has been presented. “Grau Mitjà” brings together dozens of these funny terms and expressionsA word that inevitably makes those who know its meaning laugh. AND To those who do not know the Valencian language or “l’alcoià”, more preciselycan encourage them to learn in a completely comfortable and pedagogical way, Concepts deeply rooted in local culture and identity.
For example, if something remains in “fifth base” It is assumed that won’t be close. It’s as if someone who is in Batoy is more or less told to go to Cotes Baixes. Perhaps the meaning of the sentence is well understood, Equivalent to the “fifth pine” of Castile, or rather its most profane form. But what is not so easy to understand is, first of all, What does it mean when someone is called a “refetot”?. It sounds like “redo” but it’s not nice at all, but a euphemism used to indicate that someone has a few extra pounds. Also sounds great “peixot“, but in this case they might be talking about a car. “We are with you until the end of the world”It was written in an advertisement of this brand years ago:
If the person they said any of this to a bit “catxotxes”, like almost everything in life you probably won’t care. Because someone who fits this description Takes life calmly, at one’s own pace, without rushing, nothing is urgent. In other words, implicitly ruder but without losing etiquette, “they have square”.
different “minso”, a shy person and as they say in Alcoy “no alça ni pols ni remolí”. Without chicha or limoná, wow. It’s a bad thing when someone with this profile appears that not everyone notices.
One last piece of advice to avoid getting lost with “Alcoià”: Whenever someone tells us something, A “Obedience?” It is expected to end with.this is nothing else Apocope of “Veritat?”, apostille of all life cries out for the rhetorical answer of “obvious yes.” This is certainly the opinion of those who attended the presentation. This “Diccionari”, who knows how to laugh at life, is a very characteristic feature of the people of Alcoy that arouses great sympathy and eager to learn more about the city and its inhabitants.