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The Newport Slang Translator 

The University of Wales, Newport has launched its first mobile app, across a variety of platforms including iPhone and Android.

The Newport Slang Translator is a tongue in cheek look at some of the words and phrases that students from outside the area may experience when living in Newport.


The application allows users to search and browse a list of important and sometimes bizarre Newport phrases in native accents with Queen’s English translations. It is an affectionate look at Wenglish phrases from around the region.

The app can be downloaded for free on the iPhone and on Android. Either search 'Newport Slang' or use the following links:

iPhone App Store


Android Market


The University is also encouraging the community to suggest local phrases that they might like to see included in the next update for the Newport Slang Translator by visiting the website at www.newport.ac.uk  and the University is also now looking at developing more applications for current and prospective students and for Alumni and supporters of the University.

There are plans to update the app and the University would like suggestions for new phrases!

Please get in touch via the University Facebook page or Twitter @newportuni #newportslang.