noun Trecco Bay, Porthcawl in south Wales. In 1947 mining was nationalised and subsequent working practices meant that entire communities relocated to the seaside resort of Porthcawl for 'miners' fortnight'. The friendly greeting 'hiya, butty' (hello, friend) filled the air. The style of holidays changed in the 1960s but the term is still in limited circulation UK: WALES, 2001