Bagel

n.

Heard in Offaly, Clare, Wicklow and Galway

A word for describing a person that does something quite stupid. Can also be used to describe an unattractive lady.

In use

You're some bagel" "That young one is some bagel.

Posh English

You are a complete and utter fool. That young lady is a most unattractive creature.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Tome bagelA pretentious fellow who imagines himself a hard man but is merely a poseur, typically…
  • To be just a bit stupidIf something is just 'a bit' stupid or thick like.
  • A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
  • WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)
  • Bowl ladyAn affectionate or exasperated term for one's mother.
  • Lady gardenA nightclub.