Value A

Language:

Welsh English

Parameter:

Like as a focussing device

Examples

1. It's just we have so many like English influences around us.

   See Corporation 2005: Bethesda

2. And like Siân'll be by there by the side.

   See Corporation 2005: Builth.Wells

3. I went home on the next bus, like.
4. She said, "what do you mean? you off your rocker, like?"

   See Corporation 2005: Holyhead

5. I've heard quite a few things, like.
6. I've put like 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend' or whatever.
7. ...in Pontypool and in the uh surrounding valley, like.
8. I went abroad one time I think it was Turkey or somewhere and it was like everyone there was Turkish.
9. But like in conversation they just come naturally.
10. A maid or two in the house, like, isn't it?
11. that give us an in, like, that give me my free ticket.