Irish Slang

Irish Slang Phrases

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

Used to describe a person that is very polite or Charming for their own gain Example Business people can be charming or "Sweet" to customers.If customers see them as igornant or "Sour" they will not shop there Hence the phrase Ya wont catch Flies with Vinegar

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

Very hungry

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

A term exclusive to the new ross area, meaning to shift young wans

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

A slap - often with the back of the hand - to the ear of another.

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

Aged 16 from the back; 90 from the front.

"Jaysus, I was behind this bit on the street; she was a 1690 by fuck...!"

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

A predicament. A difficult situation.

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

Describing someone or something that is useless or of no value

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

A tight or miserly person who wouldn't want to part with there money.. can also refer to a quite and reserved person or in other slang terms, a 'dry' person