| 释义 |
Taffia, n. colloq.|ˈtæfɪə|
Also Tafia.
[Blend of taffy n.2 and mafia n.]
Any supposed network of prominent or influential Welsh people, esp. one which is strongly nationalistic. (Humorous.)
1980Times 16 Dec. 3/3 A common complaint by most Welsh people who do not speak the language is that the Welsh-speaking ‘Taffia’ is so entrenched that English speakers are discriminated against. 1983T. Heald Networks viii. 160, I heard murmurings from the London Welsh network (otherwise known as the ‘Tafia’) on the subject of Sir Geoffrey's repudiation of true Welshness. 1988Observer 28 Aug. 11/7 Who..could imagine that the Welsh ‘Taffia’ would ever have let a juicy growth industry like cultural management get into English hands? |