Bad cess

adj.

Heard in Kilkenny, Galway, Kerry and Waterford

Bad luck.

In use

Bad cess on ye all

Posh English

May the most rotten misfortune befall the lot of you!

Same phrase, other counties

  • A bad butt on a wham barTo do a dare for bad odds.
  • Bad buzzA negative atmosphere, bad vibe, or unpleasant social energy.
  • Bad doseA severe case or bad bout of an illness.
  • Bad eggA bad or untrustworthy person, especially a troublemaker.
  • Bad pintThe one bad pint many people accidentally drink along with the 15 good ones also…
  • Quare badExtremely or intensely bad.