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half and half
What does half and half mean?
A Cardiff/South Wales chippy and curry-house staple: your portion comes half chips, half rice, both under the same sauce. Born in the city's Chinese takeaways, now a near-religious order. Asking for it anywhere else in the UK gets you a blank stare.
"Curry sauce and a half and half, please butt."
Origin
Cardiff Chinese takeaways, mid-to-late 20th century; now iconic across South Wales.
Frequently asked questions
What does half and half mean in a Welsh takeaway?
In Welsh takeaways, half and half means half chips and half rice — a double-carb base served with your main.
How do you use half and half in a sentence?
You'd order, "Curry with half and half, please," to get both chips and rice.
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