Derry Slang Terms - Irish Phrases

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Parent Category: Ulster

Slang: Derry

Mostly used when referring to someone from Ballymagroarty.

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Parent Category: Ulster

Slang: Derry

A warning used against leaches and dole bandits

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Parent Category: Ulster

Slang: Derry

Wake Not strong.. Hammer Bate

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Parent Category: Ulster

Slang: Derry

A typical manly greeting in Ballinascreen. Typically used when on the phone, when two cars have pulled up beside each other across the road from Maxol or when two farmers are participating in the sheep sales.

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Parent Category: Ulster

Slang: Derry

A marlie is a marble - meaning "don't be stupid"

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Parent Category: Ulster

Slang: Derry

North County Derry only. To attract a man or lad's attention before asking a question or making a statement.

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Parent Category: Ulster

Slang: Derry

Nickname for the Shantallow estate in Derry

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Parent Category: Ulster

Slang: Derry

Somebodys annoyed

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Parent Category: Ulster

Slang: Derry

Tonight