Irish Slang

Irish Slang Phrases

Details: Parent Category: Irish Slang Phrases; Created: 19 August 2019

north antrim slang for belfast people

"yeah, you know by the way that he speaks that hes a wa wa"

Details: Parent Category: Munster; Created: 19 August 2019

A hot/sexy boy. the boy version of the word bure

Details: Parent Category: Ulster; Created: 19 August 2019

A big country man or female who can eat and drink all round them

Details: Parent Category: Leinster; Created: 19 August 2019

To be chased from a business or public premises because you are up to no good.

Details: Parent Category: Munster; Created: 19 August 2019

The prevailing weather conditions in the Wesht of Ireland. Cloudy and misty.

Details: Parent Category: Irish Slang Phrases; Created: 19 August 2019

You're in for it !

Usually followed by 'and i'm a lawnmower' which can be interperated into 'i'm gonna beat ye' or 'i shall be the one to put you in your place !'

Details: Parent Category: Connaught; Created: 19 August 2019

Limerick term for Tipperary. Based on the traditional Tipperary practice of bringing the hang sangwiches with them along with a flask of cabbage water or tae to the GAA matches for fear of having to actually pay for something. In reality this practice is shared by certain residents of all counties.