Irish Slang

Irish Slang Phrases

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

Nickname for the Shantallow estate in Derry

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

To describe someone odd

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

Repetitive expression when someone was hit by the teacher

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

Someone from rural parts

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

A way to describe someone who thinks they are hard, but are just wannabes. Usually found wearing tracksuits tucked into socks and caps sitting on the back of their heads.

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

In the process of courting a young lady you try your luck by moving your head in the direction of her lips. This act usually occurs at the end of a social night. This may result in a "Shift" or a "slap" both of which you can "chat" to the boyz about.