Awspital

n.

The Déise Dictionary book coverFeatured in The Déise Dictionary

A large building with a lot of sick people in it.

In use

I'm goin' to de awspital tew get sumpin' for me ulsturs an' me chimbellaynes!

Let Lawrence Muck translate it to posh English for you
Lawrence Muck

Well, if it isn't my dearest reader. Would you like me to translate 'Awspital' in use for you?

I am off to the hospital to obtain something for my ulcers and my chilblains!

  • As sick as a plane to LourdesA very bad hangover, derived from the historical practice of the sick going to Lourdes…
  • Craw sickSick or nauseous to the point that vomiting becomes inevitable.
  • Sick as a box frogsSame as 'sick as a small hospital', physically sick or just very disgusted at something…
  • Large chipA bag of chips (thick cut potato fries) that contains and arbitrary number of chips more…
  • Large bottleA pint bottle, usually of Guinness.
  • PeopleA derogatory way of referring to someone one dislikes.