"Taffia" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Taff + mafia Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Taff|mafia}} Blend of Taff + mafia Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Taffia
  1. (humorous, may be mildly offensive) Any group of Welsh people who practice nepotism or live in an ethnic enclave. Tags: humorous Synonyms: Tafia Related terms: Murphia
    Sense id: en-Taffia-en-name-jZR1fdE- Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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