Free burgers. Caleb, help me find the jacks in this bar, quickly. For example, Eh, is that Karen up on that table? Shes on her 17th vodka. Im starving!. Actually, it's used to describe anything. Proud of that too, lassie! I'm not slagging you, It's on the top of my list. Great hub and I enjoyed reading it. Appreciate your votes and sharing MK!!!! When it comes to A shot, you could say, Gimme a shot of that kettle there. ! translates into I definitely wont be doing that. 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. 'Mate'- used when conversing with any human being at all, whether you like them or not; it is totally appropriate to use this term even if you don't know them. Youll often hear Irish people refer to a person or a situation as Gas. I heard the shebeens in Dublin at night are great places to enjoy good jazzand fresh drinks. A nasty ciotog he. The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders or trunk. Synonymously and practically, it refers to a person who is over-fatigued from a long, tiring day. !LOL what an idea!! Derived from the Irish Gaelic word brog, a shoe, or from Old Norse, broc, meaning leg covering. It is a term most commonly used by angry Irishmen for the current state of their lives, caused by another Irishmans fortune. If youve read our detailed guide to Irish insults, youll have an idea of the types of slags that Irish people throw at each other. Translation: Face. 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 am so glad you enjoyed this compilation of Irish slang. Pronounced Ban-jacks-d, this is another one for a person thats heavily overindulged. Listen, mates, we got ourselves on tenterhooks for a while. Whenever somebody feels embarrassed or flustered, some peoples cheeks turn red or scarlet. You are destined for success in writing. Ah, another Irish phrase that uses a word thats actually meant to describe something hazardous to describe something brilliant. -Grand: This is our most used response to any question. How ya getting on? Speaking of minus craic, "Dryshite" is a term used to refer to someone who is boring and no fun. The word colleen is derived from the old Irish Gaelic term cailin which means girl or maiden. For example, Dont be worrying about it, its grand. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 23, 2012: rajan jolly, Thanks so much for your lovely comments! And whatever end of Paddy's Day you're on, it's always a good time to test them out. It's a term that is used to describe the good vibes and atmosphere of a party, night out, or gathering. For example, Sure look, what can ye do?!. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 22, 2012: Cheers chef-de-jour! For example, Shes been up to 90 since she came home and saw what the dog did to the couch in the living room. Thanks from this here lass!! Theres no way Im waiting for a bus in that. Its lashing down.. (p.s., we never say Beantown) I could care less (int. Which words did the Irish invent for our own use, and which ones travelled around the globe? Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on October 06, 2013: Nice one buachaildana, quite an appropriate name! It usually refers to two thingsthe first is a heavy accent of a certain dialect or a shoe made of untanned leather. If someone says "the craic was 90" it means the fun, laughter and joviality was amazing. For example, Hes a gowl and a half that boy. There are two peelers coming up the road there. Ill be in their lodging place in two hours. Savage hub for reference, someday I'm makin it to the Pale for a pint of the Black stuff. lol Thanks again RC. The most comprehensive online dictionary of Irish Slang. 2. For example,She won money down the bingo again this week. Appreciate your input and votes!! Your feet must be bogging. 24 of 30. was, and a great painter, but filled with greed and self-loathing. For example, That new car Jerry picked up is cracking. And actually this is one that was made famous by the fantastic Father Ted series. If ever there was a Gobdaw its that lad. There are two pronunciations of 'bold', each with a different meaning. Hes a bleedin melter.. And I made perfect score too. I can sense that. For example: "Let's meet after the lecture for a few jars.". Looking forward to reading more of your work here! The selected samples of fruit and vegetables . It's funny, though: the thing that wrong-footed me when I first arrived in Ireland isn't on this list. It's for a poem and I can just see the look on people's faces in the workshop. For example, Ross, ya pox! For example, busted can mean "broken" or "ugly," sick can mean "ill" or "very cool," and hip can mean "trendy" or "fashionably un-trendy.". Voted Useful, Interesting, and Up. I can't wait to use some of these ^_^. It, again, is Irish slang for good. Update: weve had around 50 emails since this guide was published asking about the term the luck of the Irish. Congrats. Sap. But a chancer is a person who pushes their luck a wee too much. For travelers, if your good friends call you boyo, it might be a term of endearment. Appreciate your comment! For example, Hes only a goon that lad. Would you like to come with me? Banjaxed drunk. But here are just a few English words that have a very different meaning if you grew up in Ireland, and are strikingly different from Standard English. Acting the maggot. Doing a line : - Courting, seeing someone. Our GPSs gone arseways. For example, Stall the ball chief, Ill be there in 20 or Stall the ball a minute what did he say?. Irishmen and women, with shamrock and four-clover leaves, are fans of good luck. "Gas" in Irish slang means funny. Grand generally means "OK" or "fine". Had no idea those words were common in Australia. Weve an almost endless number of ways to describe a person that we dont like in Ireland. Appreciate your interest and comments Elle Bee! Speechless Kenneth! Im glad I came across your site. This is another for describing someone thats heavily intoxicated. or my darling a term of endearment youll never forget. Their accent didn't help one bit - especially after a few drinks. Ireland Travel Guides was born because of this passion and hopefully, in some little ways, this website will be able to help you on your next trip to Ireland. We like to read this as one of the greatest Southern encouragements, but, like most of these phrases, you can use it however you'd like. Glad you enjoyed Gypsy Rose Lee! Read on to learn to talk like the locals or maybe just understand what they're saying to you! Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on September 14, 2012: Great information Suzie HQ. LOL maybe due to the fact us Irish are a wee bit mad at times! When someone says "slinte," whether on St. Patrick's Day or not, they're . Lets watch? Locked. With all the different slang and the different accents going on it makes for a very crazy world of language! I also lived in 3 continents from the Caribbean, South East Asia to Africa. I havent heard this one used much lately. Ya see i'm in a play and i really need to know what to do. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on November 06, 2012: Welcome! Tell them to wind their neck in. 4. You will just have to make a return trip!! No one is entirely sure of its origins, but its most probable origination is from the slang to doze-off, meaning to sleep for a short time, or take a nap. Had a good laugh writing and thinking god we speak a lot of rubbish!! Meredith, I really need to go to my brothers wedding. For example, Its a grand aul day today Mary. "What's the craic" can also be used to say hello to someone meaning "hi, any gossip/how is it going". These meanings portray left-hand people as weird outcasts of or Irish society. I'm from Cork and this quiz if fairly accurate but theirs 4 meanings for lash as the creator said "raining heavy "give it a go" and go drinking" but theres lash to hit example: "If you dont cop on you'll get a lash!". Heres a handful (Ill update this again at a later date as more comments come in). Now if I can only save enough to go to Ireland so I can test out my nifty new words! Its okay to feel scarlet if you ever accidentally pour an ale over a handsome, young lad in a pub. This word is used as a verb and it means to make a joke at someone elses expense. There are no strangers here, only friends that we have not yet met. Sound is probably more frequently used as an affirmative response to something, for example, Ah, sound. Translation: A member of the police. Bold. It's easy enough to see the words now, but to hear them - that's a whole different story. In Irish slang, gander means to quickly look at someone, or take a glance at. For example, Did you get it printed? No, the things banjaxed sure or The f*cking car wont start again the engines banjaxed. Lets watch? The pubs right in front of our gaff! Know more? But apart from Irish, beyond the Gaeltacht there's a second tongue many of us are fluent in. Translation: The name given to dung heaps/dirty people. On your next hiking or rock-climbing adventure with your buddies, you can use this term however you want. nice wan yea, cyerafter. Every good costermonger has skill in displaying the front of his stall. When you first hear the word "yonks" used in Ireland, you might be a little confused. A couple of trad music sessions are commonly found in local pubs and public areas around Ireland. I could understand words like Banjaxxed and Poxy causing hassle, but I couldnt get over that Giving out didnt make sense. I use slang ever day. Do you know these British insults, slangs and phrases? But maybe thats because Im getting old and getting out less Sarahs new fella was out last night. Rachel Vega from Massachusetts on July 18, 2012: Yes! I spent a lot of time nodding and smiling, and then admitting I had no idea what they were talking about. Ill drop it over later. Hope this helps! Irish slang can differ depending on what part of the island a person is from, but most of these phrases can be found throughout. n. 1. Youll often hear this one used in response to questions like How was work today Ah, shtap sure Ive been up to 90 since half 7. No, we don't mean the fuel. We use it all the time but foreigners would not know it is the slang for our police, Shared on Twitter and voted awesome and useful. In slang nick N-I-C-K is a verb meaning to steal. Appreciate your comments! BANJAXED. But despite living in several countries, my love for Ireland remains the same. Nice work :). Details Parent Category: Irish Slang Phrases Slang: Fighting Talk. !, Youll often hear people refer to a young lad as a youngfella and a woman as a youngwan. That young lad was in here last night acting the maggot. A long time ago I was serving a custodial sentence. LMAO! For example, Shamey Brannagin was caught stealing from Kerrigans again. For example, Shes an awful gobshite. Faffin - a comical Irish phrase. 4. Deadly doesnt mean dangerous and Class isnt always used to describe a lesson. If Americans have fries, and English people from the UK have chips, in Ireland, you might want to order a. as a side dish. dangerous. Wise up ill set . While it might be confusing, yes means hello. " You're an awful snake (pronounced shnaake) " - Translation: you're a sneaky person, but I like you. I lived in NZ for a year and did not hear any Aussies use them either. meaning leg covering. It shows on your cheeks. So you would go to get your messages and pick up any shopping you might need. If youre looking for a new way to say I have no idea, try this phrase on for size. It's an odd pronunciation of "queer," but it's used as a replacement for "very.". However this word nick is very tricky, as it is used for many things in both formal and British slang. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 24, 2012: Delighted it gave laughter to start the day, billybuc!! There you have it. Example "E's in the Rah so he is". 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%. If its lashing rain, you may want to just stay inside. Southern grandmothers are a national treasure. It usually refers to two thingsthe first is a heavy accent of a certain dialect or a shoe made of untanned leather. Shes an awful wagon. We exist to make planning your Irish Road Trip easy. To the Cockney, the phrase "steps and stairs" describes the idea of gradation. :^D What a fun hub. Theyll tell you the secrets to creating the best garden in the world. Anatomy a. This is yet another tame one thats used to describe someone dense. Your man that I bought the car off is a serious Gombeen. Solomon's Knot Symbol - History And Meaning, In terms of direction, this term is not a bit offensive and is actually quite useful. Very interesting. Scrumptious! Theyll tell you the secrets to creating the best garden in the world. You see that poor painter, begging for scraps? I would have ever guessed the meaning of some of these words and phrases! Oh, and "it's bucketing down" comes up semi-regularly in winter (you know, when it actually rains). Howsagoin?! For example, Youll be getting off your hole and emptying the bins in 5 minutes. Its another one for very drunk people. Its been ages since I last seen ye, boyo. Culchie is the term people who live in Dublin use to refer to someone who lives in the rural areas outside the city. For example, Im going to go in there now and eat the head off of him!, Cmere to me can mean two things: the first is to literally come here, for example, Cmere to me and tell me what happened?. Another tame one. It means "May God remove obstacles in your journey through life". This is another Irish expression for describing kissing. You know that feeling you get when youve enjoyed a fairly big Tuesday night in a club, and then stumble into work the next morning after downing six espresso shots at the nearest Starbucks? So glad that I found YOU on Hubs. This is also a good hub if you want to go to Ireland. Legend says that if you find one each leaf has a meaning. I was in a hoop after Foleys last night. So, this is a pretty insulting bit of slang thats female-specific. Aye . The word Culchie is used to describe someone living in a remote part of Ireland. One day I will get over there and look up my ancestors, the O'Dowds.greatly enjoyed this hub! For example, Theres your change. The word slap means 'limp' in Afrikaans and is a perfect description for the oily potato chips which are larger than French fries. To help you get started, we are sharing with you three types of spoken slang which we believe can help you: Irish slang words; Irish phrases; Irish slang swear words; If you are up for that, then off we go into the lingo. Meaning of Craic. Looking forward to reading more. We all went back to Sharons after. 18. If no help comes to us, well move on. LOL Glad you enjoyed this insight into us Irish a wee bit!! It's baltic - commonly heard in winter. Do one's nut in. Weather type: Light rain. Our Nature Reserves . 2. Sleeveen = Sly, calculating person. Wind yer neck in . Boxin' the fox : - Robbing an orchard. You have some neck on ya.' SKINNY MALINK Very Dublin phrase to describe a person of slender features. This has been a bad aul dose. You can have "good craic" at the pub as well as hear the "latest craic". Brought dessert and everything. Always have wanted to see Ireland now I can practice up on the slang. For example, Shes after being f****d out of the nightclub. LOL. Youll often hear the word Class paired with Pure, for example, That new full-back theyve brought on is pure class.. The verb "nick" can be traced back to the late 16th century meaning trick or cheat. Weather type: Rainy. Anyhow, while the prisoners were locked in their cell they used to talk out of their windows while sticking their neck out. Theyre a pair of dryshites. For example, She was down here last Sunday. 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$@ %&*! E's in the Rah. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. 2. Thon - an Irish phrase for any sentence. Its used to describe a bad case of something, for example, Ive been lashing in the tablets all week. Irish English. In England there are so many curious expressions or slang too so no wonder you found it daunting. Here's a list of redneck words and their meanings to help you understand exactly what is being said. In terms of direction, this term is not a bit offensive and is actually quite useful. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Great, great job! Tenterhooks are hooks used to fasten cloth, either on a wall or a frame, for drying. Or mor ya or mauryah in Irish English, it is a derisive interjection that can be properly translated as Yeah, right in the US English language slang or bullocks in the UK. The Hub (n.): haven't you noticed; Boston is the center of the universe. In Ireland, we have a fairly random, and often completely impenetrable, number of Irish slang words and expressions. Translation: I did not. It could also denote a place where cheap entertainment can be availed. For example, Shes up there giving out to Tony about something. Hes from Malahide, but hes dead on. Whats the craic can either be used as a greeting, for example, Ah, Tony. 'Will you look at the state of her over there, theres more meat on a hamster, the skinny malink.' to use these words will be up to your discretionand that makes learning and using Irish slang words more fun and exciting! In Irish slang words, if your parents are away for the night, or for a day or two, you go to someones gaff to have a party or a sleep-over. To keep it going, and to make this guide as helpful as possible, Im going to offer myself as an Irish slang translator. On your next Irish trip, you might hear quite a few locals complaining about their state of. One of the most common Irish words, craic refers to both fun and news. Not to be confused with the actual meaning for deadly, i.e. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Hang on there for a second and Ill leg it over to you now!. Would an Irish person use the word cheeky?. Commonly used in the UK and Ireland, a gaffer is colloquially termed as ones boss, your old man, or a foreman. (Derogatory). I hear things like "deadly", "donkey's years", "fella", "knackered", "we legged it outta there", "mortified", "we went to the pictures" and so on on an almost daily basis, just to name a few. Pronounced kware, this word can be used in a variety of ways to mean great, very, and terrific.. For example, It was definitely Colin. Kenneth Avery from Hamilton, Alabama on June 28, 2012: @ Susie Q . May the Irish hills caress you. Although, it might be fun as a joke. Banjaxed. 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. Look forward to catching more of your insightful writing!:). Riddy - A red face, embarrassed. he can ask me bollix if he tinks im gettin into a barney wit him over it the poxbottle, sure ur aulwan kno's wot he's like n all inanyways dya kno worimean pal. 1 The press. When you hear an Irish local saying that you are going in arseways, it means you are going in the wrong direction (A persons arse can be found. Look at him pulling a beamer. . 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. Example - "My wee lad is doing his eleven plus the day". Now. Or is that just a clich?! The answer key is below. Translation: A tricky situation. Likely to be severely hungover the following morning. On your trip to a nearby pub in Ireland, you might hear most young Irishmen refer to their fathers as their gaffer. I met a local once at a pub during our extended trip in County Donegal, and he kept complaining about his lifes begrudgery, and how he never has luck wherever he goes. Now, for our American readers when we say dope in Ireland, were not talking about anything dodgy. Rich from Kentucky on September 14, 2012: And I thought the Irish spoke English! For example, That car needs a good clean. Act the maggot is a verb that means to mess around, by behaving foolishly, for example, or by avoiding work. 100%! Hash to mess up. Wise up Mon well . For example, Feck this, Im not listening to him shiting on for any longer, or That fecker was in here mooching about the place again this morning., Photo by Gardiner Mitchell via Tourism Ireland. Its just right across the block, and they serve delightfulpastries, too. Now, if youre not familiar with the word Bollox or Bollocks, its slang that refers to a mans testicles. Lol appreciate you commenting! This is another tame bit of Irish slang used to describe a man or woman that youre less than fond of. Heres a handful of slang words that are used to describe a girl/woman. I heard the waves are great at Inchydoney Beach, honey. This word is as pretty as it sounds. 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! Hope you get to visit here in the near future, you will then be up to speed fully armed with the lingo! (Term of endearment). Today, the term is commonly used for hidden bars that provide good music and a variety of drinks. 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! Positive thinking, Southern style. This one is usually used the morning after a heavy session when youre explaining why your heads is thumping. Slang Is Always Evolving. For example, Im going to call in sick. This term is used to describe something that is very small. For example,The car wont start. Wind yer neck in . meaning beak, gob often refers to as mouth in English. You could refer to someone thats annoying you as That yoke over there or you could also say Here, pass me that yoke there on the counter. These meanings portray left-hand people as weird outcasts of or Irish society. As each generation comes of age, it adds new and creative slang to the culture. It was minus craic. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on April 25, 2013: Many thanks hope it made some sense to you! Every time I went to buy something in a sandwich shop or get a bed at a hostel, the person behind the counter would ask me, "Are you okay?" Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on October 02, 2012: Like your use of a bit of slang, your are coming on grand and soon you will be suckin diesel me ol' flower! If you ever get lost in a familiar neighborhood in Ireland, dont be too offended when your Irish friend calls you an, Commonly used in the UK and Ireland, a gaffer is colloquially termed as ones boss, your old man, or a foreman. Appreciate your votes and sharing!! With the United Kingdom (UK) falling behind second, and a percentage of 94.45% native English language speakers. I heard theyre. Youll hear the craic was 90 used when someone is describing a situation where a serious bit of fun was had. The hot press is where the boiler is for the hot water and central heating. And it has further connotations: a ciotach is regarded as a strange person, a strange one, or perhaps, touched by the Devil himself. Savage, mate. You'll often hear Irish people refer to a person or a situation as 'Gas'.

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