Weve an almost endless number of ways to describe a person that we dont like in Ireland. Dive on in below! Dooter. A lot of uses, most popular are: reply to how are you, how are you feeling, being told of a decision, We will meet you there - " Grand "; Dinner will be 10 minutes - " Grand ", I had a quick kip before dinner; It was a real kip of a hotel, Three meanings: to rain hard, to make an attempt at something or to go out drinking, It was lashing out of the heavens, Give it a lash or Let's go on the lash Saturday, I was mortified when I realised my mistake, Very difficult or to really want to do something, Finding a taxi was murder, I could murder a Guinness. Had a good laugh writing and thinking god we speak a lot of rubbish!! The word gas is Irish slang for funny. For example, Dye see me new runners. The word manky is used to describe something thats dirty. For each question, choose the best answer. LOL Glad you enjoyed, appreciate your continued support and votes:-). For example, Shut your bake, you clown. The locals like their slang more than most, and deciphering it requires expert supervision. However, youll also hear people describing someone as Sound when theyre giving that person their approval, for example, That chap from around the corner fixed the engine. Know more? Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 19, 2012: Thanks anginwu, your a good student of Irish slang then!!! Weather type: Rainy. Im starving!. It shows on your cheeks. Amadan - Generally refers to a fool or a buffoon. It all depends on the mood or context of your sentence or idea. Chancers, like you and your friends wont have a hard time finding the, Depending on how you use it, boyo (plural: boyos) can refer to a boy or a lad, who is usually younger than the speaker. I heard the shebeens in Dublin at night are great places to enjoy good jazzand fresh drinks. Yer man. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on September 11, 2012: Thanks Daniel, Appreciate your comments! Will I, yea?!. It was minus craic. For example, It was a serious night last night, but I was off my head and ordered 7 bags of chips on the way home. In a nutshell, give it a lash means to give something a go. Hard neck this means cheek. But no need to get too intellectual! Contrary to popular belief this does not mean "great" or anything nearly as enthusiastic. BANJAXED. For example, Ah, man, the heads bouncing off of me. It can refer to a person, "He's gas!" or a situation "That's gas!". Seriouslynever met one that I didn't take to immediately! It wasnt until a friend from the UK said he didnt know what I was on about the first time we met and I used it in a sentence. This term is used for news, gossip, and fun conversations engaged by the locals. If you hear someone refer to a person as a Fine thing, it generally means they find that person attractive. Craic generallymeans fun but, as is the case with many bits of Irish slang, theres multiple ways of using it. Our Nature Reserves . Bate - To be completely exhausted and out of energy. A good destination for your Irish escapade. Pronounced Flue-tered, this one describes a person thats on the wrong side of 9 pints. This word is pronounced as "slaan-sha". A version of this story ran in 2019; it has been updated for 2023. Sap. Translation: The name given to dung heaps/dirty people. Yoke is probably the quintessential Irish word, and perhaps the most difficult for foreigners to grasp. Wow, what a journey Swords to Peru, my bucket list no.1 stop! For example, I got tickets to the Aslan gig. Derived from the Irish word gaeilge, meaning beak, gob often refers to as mouth in English. Become a Lord or a Lady Now. Acting the maggot - Acting in a particularly foolish manner. Legend says that if you find one each leaf has a meaning. Weather type: Sunny. Another word for eejit. The answer key is below. Can we stop by a nearby cave, laddie? Appreciate your voting :-). ! translates into I definitely wont be doing that. Meredith, I really need to go to my brothers wedding. This guide will help you understand how these words were formed, and how theyre used in your first or next visit to Ireland. It can also be used to describe a person. Someone who is driven by anxiousness, waiting for something to occur. Its been ages since I last seen ye, boyo. ): how we like to say that we couldn't care less about something . Topper; He's a topper = A term of praise usually reserved for the young; He's a great lad. Speaking of minus craic, "Dryshite" is a term used to refer to someone who is boring and no fun. Fergus, my lad! Quare Its pure shit out. Care for a cup of cha? Stop being a dosser, man! Fair play is an Irish expression used to congratulate someone. Sentence: run down has the bant and gets it off him. All of my teammates are going to Rodneys free gaff! We Irish do have some odd words we use everyday! .OMG, how did that one escape me? In Ireland, many of us use slang words so often that we forget theyre actually slang, for example, Thanks a million makes absolutely zero sense to non-Irish people (or so my non-Irish friends tell me!). But it's meaning is pretty simple. I did have fun compiling this, it has to be said! 18. This is another Irish expression for describing kissing. Theres no way Im waiting for a bus in that. Suzie from Carson City on August 23, 2012: I really LOVE this hub!! It's either called "the toilet," and the Irish slang word for that is "the jacks.". That basically means that you did something EXTREMELY embarrassing and should probably be disowned. And FYI, my ancestors came from Old Ireland. Very interesting and useful as well. Savage hub for reference, someday I'm makin it to the Pale for a pint of the Black stuff. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on July 18, 2012: Hi clevercat, Thanks so much for visiting, glad it gave you a chuckle or two! Do one's nut in. In Irish slang, gander means to quickly look at someone, or take a glance at. Do you know these British insults, slangs and phrases? Translation: How are you?. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on March 30, 2013: Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on March 28, 2013: Appreciate you dropping in! I would have ever guessed the meaning of some of these words and phrases! LOL. A useless scut if Ive ever seen one. On your trip to a nearby pub in Ireland, you might hear most young Irishmen refer to their fathers as their gaffer. it might be a term of endearment. And a new book offers those who aren't . Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on September 14, 2012: What quick work you are! But sometimes, the slang word is a reused word with a new meaning. In many countries, the word Unreal means imaginary or illusory, but not in Ireland. Great hub and I enjoyed reading it. On your next Irish trip, you might hear quite a few locals complaining about their state of. Stems from the more common English term crack. Example, "Tara, I'm going to the shop", and . Act the Maggot. Appreciate your interest and comments Elle Bee! Lets enjoy the view! Actually they do exist although they are rare! you might befriend a couple of colleens studying horticulture. the part of a garment that covers or is next to the neck. It refers to a young Irish girl, or a lass, in Scottish tongues. Therefor, I think it is very much possible that the police officers have actually got the saying from the potential . For example, Did you see what she posted on Facebook?! .thank YOU for your kind comments as well. lol Thanks for your comments and votes, much appreciated!! Thon simply means "the" or "those" in a sentence and can be used to describe pretty much anything. Sound is probably more frequently used as an affirmative response to something, for example, Ah, sound. For example, Ah stop, thats gas! or Emmas dog is gas. For example, The smell off those runners. Lina, please order a chicken salad with some Tayto for me. I heard theyre performing good trade at the old marketplace. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on October 06, 2013: Nice one buachaildana, quite an appropriate name! Translation: Excited. It usually refers to two thingsthe first is a heavy accent of a certain dialect or a shoe made of untanned leather. For example, Story horse?! Heres a handful (Ill update this again at a later date as more comments come in). We use the word deadly in Ireland to describe something thats good or great, for example, That new pub on the corner is deaaaaadly! or Did you hear I got the job in the chipper? Ah no. I heard off Noley that you were in getting the haemorrhoids sorted?! Making a hames in Irish slang is equivalent to making a mess in US English slang. On the other hand, "sure look" is a perfect collocation to fill an awkward pause. A short, or wee (see above), walk. Southern grandmothers are a national treasure. Wind yer neck in - shut up. For example, Did you hear Martin and Bernies youngfella was caught cheating in the Garda exam. But a chancer is a person who pushes their luck a wee too much. Its just right across the block, and they serve delightful, Irish Slang Word #30: Cup of scald, or Cha, I have read and agree to the terms & conditions. Leg it refers to moving fast. No worries. That man is a shnakey little shitehawk. Up to 90 means flat out busy doing something. Irish slang can differ depending on what part of the island a person is from, but most of these phrases can be found throughout. Thanks for sharing. Houl yer whisht in there. Positive thinking, Southern style. Tory: Irish: Bandit, from the Irish Tory Island, a noted have for bandits and pirates. Caleb, help me find the jacks in this bar, quickly. The most comprehensive online dictionary of Irish Slang. Whenever somebody feels embarrassed or flustered, some peoples cheeks turn red or scarlet. We got back from the pub at half 2 but we were up until 7 having the craic. Like very sorry? Some I know already so I guess they've been taken on as British or slid over the Irish Sea. For example, Shes an awful gobshite. Cailln maith meaning 'good girl' became a way of refering to your girl friend. The most comprehensive online dictionary of Irish Slang. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. A two-day short trip around the best tourist spots in Ireland is quite a storeen. And whatever end of Paddy's Day you're on, it's always a good time to test them out. 17 Easy St. Patricks Day Cocktails + Drinks, 73 Funny St. Patricks Day Jokes For Adults And Kids, Our Favourite St. Patrick Legends And Stories, Ah here you can go and bollox if you think Im doing that = theres absolutely no way that Im doing that, Ive a pain in me bollox with you / listening to you = im annoyed with the situation or the person. This has been a bad aul dose. 19. Example: 'He's not feeling the best today, he was locked last night.'. Much fun was had compiling our unusual language here!! We had a wonderful time and although we didn't always understand we had fun trying. For example, I need a barrel of soudafed. Some instruments commonly used for trad music are the fiddle, the flute and the whistle, Uilleann pipes, Have you heard of the new band from across the block? Not to be confused with the actual meaning for deadly, i.e. Locked is just one such term - others include mouldy, ossified, polluted, twisted and langers. An exam you take when you are 10/11 to determine which secondary school you will go to Egzamin dla 11-latkw. The word Yoke is used to describe something. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on September 14, 2012: Great information Suzie HQ. If ever there was a Gobdaw its that lad. Irishmen and women, with shamrock and four-clover leaves, are fans of good luck. Gaelic has been all but wiped out of existence in Ireland. Its pissing down out there., Weather type: Rainey. Derived from the Irish Gaelic word brog, a shoe, or from Old Norse, broc, meaning leg covering. This is another one for describing someone thats stupid. " Ye half eejit ye " - Not quite a full eejit, but still quite foolish. A first for me!! Grand means OK. Youll hear it most commonly used as a response to, Hows it going/How are you feeling?/How are you today?. Or something along those lines? It might sound derogatory to some, or might be a term of endearment for others. The act of getting the messages has over the years just become the act of getting some shopping in as apposed to getting your telephone/telegraph messages. Translation: Dirty. or my darling a term of endearment youll never forget. LOL Glad you enjoyed this insight into us Irish a wee bit!! Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 24, 2012: Delighted it gave laughter to start the day, billybuc!! The press is the kitchen cupboard where food is stored. Slang Is Always Evolving. Looking for a slang or colloquial term for farmer. One can say that the English language is deeply ingrained in the blood of Irish people. Ive heard this one a lot less in recent years. Very very drunk! How-to-crafts from Ireland on July 03, 2012: A great selection of slang words we use in our daily conversations here in Dublin. "Gas" in Irish slang means funny. For example, Shane, hows the form?! Alex Vog/Shutterstock You may recognize this popular blessing (in Irish Gaelic: Go n-ir an bthar leat) from Catholic weddings or on cross-stitched pillows in your nan's house.. One of the main characteristics of Celtic Christianity is the use of images of nature to show how God interacts with people. The vulgar use of this Irish saying is often heard when someone has an iffy tummy, for example, Ive had a bad dose of the shits all day. For example, She was down here last Sunday. They're very funny and fun-loving.I dated a pure Irishman for a couple of years..laughed straight through all 2 years!! The people from Northern England and Scotland borrowed the word that denoted a meaning for conversation or news. The term whats the crack essentially means, how are you, or have you any news? Interestingly, crack was borrowed from the Irish term craic, and was re-borrowed! Common Irish Phrases. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2013: Thanks for the comment! theyre not doing what theyre supposed to be doing. The slang is much similar to the Irish word ciotach, meaning clumsy. Giving out literally means to complain. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on August 24, 2012: Thanks Relationshipc, Appreciate your comments and visit! Hardchaw, Hardman rough person. It's a term that is used to describe the good vibes and atmosphere of a party, night out, or gathering. For example, Its a grand aul day today Mary. This isn't a word that even exists in many cultures and dialects. A great fun hub, really well put together, great stuff, well done, thanks for sharing, voted up, Lee. Now, you have sparked within me an interest and desire to go to Ireland! Slinte! For example, Hes only a goon that lad. Anatomy a. For example "Susie's phone got nicked at the party!" meaning Susie's phone was stolen at the party. Lol appreciate you commenting! It's funny, though: the thing that wrong-footed me when I first arrived in Ireland isn't on this list. I can sense that. This term means its raining heavily. Good God its just dawned on me how many Irish sayings there are for describing manky weather! Now, for you Americans reading, when we say Craic in Ireland were not referring to something that you smoke on a street corner, nor are we referring to the crack in your arse. A lesser-known, archaic, but still used term of endearment in some literary referencesit literally means little treasure. The suffix een denotes something diminutive or little in size. Glad you enjoyed and i appreciate your votes and sharing! If youve had a few too many pints of Guinness (also known as the black stuff) in Ireland, you might be described as langered, or drunk. Its worth noting that when someone says that theyre grand, they may not necessarily be so. Someone not working or is messing about, up to no good, Go away (polite version), used to show surprise or shock, Used for your guy, as in 'Me Fella' partner/husband/boyfriend, Home, to have a 'free gaff' means you are home alone, Fun phrase used in a conversation to get a laugh, reaction. An Irish couple getting married. You can leg it to the shops, or you can leg it around the corner to meet one of the lads. This one is usually used the morning after a heavy session when youre explaining why your heads is thumping. Ireland is the only European nation that has the highest percentage of citizens who speak English as their mother tongue or native language at 97.51%. 'Will you look at the state of her over there, theres more meat on a hamster, the skinny malink.' Irish toast for St Patrick's day -. Tae: Tea. Learn something new or share one or two that we ought to put on the list with us! E's in the Rah. Aye . Posted on Published: January 25, 2021- Last updated: June 2, 2022, 30+ Irish Landmarks Famous Landmarks In Ireland, Glamping In Cork: 8 Best Glamping Sites In Cork, Facts About Ireland - 25 Interesting Things About Ireland - Ireland Travel Guides, [] Read: 30 Irish Slangs That You Need To Know []. Someone thats a nuisance. It is a term most commonly used by angry Irishmen for the current state of their lives, caused by another Irishmans fortune. We compiled a list of the cutest nicknames that will inspire you and give grandma some well-deserved recognition. You could actually use lash here as well, for example, Give me a lash of that. lemonkerdz from LIMA, PERU on November 06, 2012: man i loved this article, my family came from Swords in ireland, although i have never been, but it was amazing to read a lot of expressions that me and my brothers use are in your irish slang words..and the others.well we learned them from watching "Father Ted" bless him, he opened up ireland to the world. There are no strangers here, only friends that we have not yet met. If you're behaving foolishly, you'll be told to 'cop on', if you solve a difficult problem, you'll be praised for having good 'cop on'. For example, Hes a gowl and a half that boy. Based on recent reports, about 99% of the Irish people actually use English than the Irish . Tell them to wind their neck in. Another way to say youre feeling delighted. Call a taxi. (Term of endearment), A state of discontentment, envy, or sometimes, wishing of ill will for those who achieve success on a friend or a person of higher power or authority. Madeleine Salin from Finland on June 21, 2012: Very interesting and it's always nice to learn new words. On your next trip to Ireland, you might want to avoid it. Were stuck here. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 22, 2012: Cheers chef-de-jour! Synonymously and practically, it refers to a person who is over-fatigued from a long, tiring day. The slang is much similar to the Irish word, meaning clumsy. Act the maggot is a verb that means to mess around, by behaving foolishly, for example, or by avoiding work. The term roots from the Irish word sbn, meaning illegal whiskey. This is an Irish phrase thats used to ask someone to wait for you or to stop what youre saying. A life making mistakes is not only more honourable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing at all. Here's to you and here's to me, I pray that friends we'll always be, but if by chance we disagree, the heck with you and here's to me. Ill be in their lodging place in two hours. For example, Im going to call in sick. However this word nick is very tricky, as it is used for many things in both formal and British slang. Way back, uncut liquor and alcoholic beverages were sold in Ireland in unlicensed bars and clubs in Ireland. If you hear someone saying that theyre Going to the jacks or maybe someday someone will ask you Where are the jacks in an Irish bar somewhere in the world, theyre referring to the toilet. I WILL I'D SAY. For example, The pub last night was wedged with culchies.. For example, His sister told his Mam about what happened. I for years always dated foreign men and then met an Irishman on a blind date and that was 5 yrs ago, still going strong!! We use Unreal to describe something that so good its actually hard to believe. Do you know these British insults, slangs and phrases? It would make you jump up and never come down again! Scrumptious! We do use many weird and wonderful words don't we!! This is a popular blessing oftentimes used in Catholic weddings or cross-stitched pillows. Great Hub! Or a bit dodgy. Go fetch me a mug, boyo. Which words did the Irish invent for our own use, and which ones travelled around the globe? Carrie Lee Night from Northeast United States on March 17, 2014: Great fun!! Someone who is driven by anxiousness, waiting for something to occur. It, again, is Irish slang for good. Conservation. I have a question: what does sleane mean in closing a letter? LOL It's funny that you mention dating an Irishman. A lot of it seems to be similar to Essex slang but, then I'm not sure that's necessarily a good thing lol. It is a saying that is often known, as you rightly point out, thanks for the query!! As long as it didn't put you off visiting our wee Emerald Isle! What an absolute geebag. Talk about a dope. Sure you can find that vacation time, your hubs may suffer though!! Acting the maggot. With this knowledge at hand, youll find a good way to empathize with their current situation. 3. A couple of trad music sessions are commonly found in local pubs and public areas around Ireland. The perfect way to take someone who is overly arrogant down a peg or two? 3. I'm definitely gonna need this if I wanna go to Ireland! Then I ended up third in line and heard the woman behind the counter ask everyone if they were okay, and I realized that "Are you okay?" Great page! Try these handy Irish phrases to fit right in: " Stop acting the maggot " - Acting in a foolish manner. Must be interesting teaching our slang abroad! (Especially after enjoying an evening in a . Donkeys years is used to describe a long passing of time. Depending on how you use it, boyo (plural: boyos) can refer to a boy or a lad, who is usually younger than the speaker. Commonly used in England where Irish immigrants did much of the manual labour. Appreciate your votes! It all depends on the mood or context of your sentence or idea. Quare. Thanks. This next section covers the more common, everyday Irish sayings and phrases that tend to pop up in conversation frequently. I havent seen him in ages. This comical Irish phrase basically just means "messing about". Think of it as an Irish slang translator, of sorts. We are known for our gift of the gab and I have shown the words, their meanings and also given examples of this weird and wacky language of the Irish. As each generation comes of age, it adds new and creative slang to the culture. For example, I saw you chatting to him for about 4 hours. Now, theres another potential use for this Irish phrase, and thats when describing someone thats bull-thick (aka angry). For example, Dont be worrying about it, its grand. 9. 1 The press. For example, busted can mean "broken" or "ugly," sick can mean "ill" or "very cool," and hip can mean "trendy" or "fashionably un-trendy.". Would you like to come with me? If a person is Acting the maggot theyre messing around / dossing i.e. OTool gave us about 7 weeks worth of maths homework. So much of this looks like Australian slang to me. And I made perfect score too. There you have it. Sure its only spitting. Since before time, we Irish have managed to invent our very own slang words and phrases to unleash on all unfamiliar with the lingo! - common prostitute, Means sorry and also excuse me, pardon me, Now you're talking, now you're doing well. These were so fun to read! Another one thats fairly tame. Id never thought wed make it to the top! And who said Strine was an Australian invention? Lets watch? Slagging means to make fun of. Thanks . If you hear a barrage of swear words coming from an Irish person and ask them what's wrong, it's likely they'll reply "The F$@ %&*! meaning beak, gob often refers to as mouth in English. For example, Dye see yer wan over there with the red hat? Example - "My wee lad is doing his eleven plus the day". From "bajanxed" to "bogger", Niall takes us through some of Ireland's best slang phrases. This is yet another tame one thats used to describe someone dense. For example, He was slagging me, so I gave him a kick in the bollox. The word crack came from the Middle English term crak, meaning loud, bragging conversation. It is my storeen. Yoke - A word used instead of saying "thing". :-). To have a shot of something means to try it out. This is hands-down one of my most-used Irish sayings. Pronounced as ki-togue, it is an Irish slang that usually refers to a left-handed person. 4. It was bang on only cost a tenner. Thanks so much for your great comments! A nasty ciotog he. No, we don't mean the fuel. Scundered/scunnered - different meanings depending on your location. Cheers for that.. You can describe a person or a situation as bang on. Congrats. 3. You see that poor painter, begging for scraps? Appreciate your comments! Weather type: Light rain. performing good trade at the old marketplace. A more extreme way of saying awesome in Irish slang is deadly or savage.
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