Beak

n.

Heard in Limerick, Kilkenny, Armagh and Derry

The face or mouth.

In use

As soon as he opened his beak I knew he was an asshole" "If you don't shut up I'll give ye a slap in the bake" "I'll hit ye a bat in the bake

Posh English

The moment he opened his mouth I perceived him to be a thoroughly disagreeable hobgoblin. If you do not remain silent I shall deliver a slap across the jaw. I shall strike you a blow in the face.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Kilkenny (not in the dictionary)
  • Armagh (not in the dictionary)
  • Derry (not in the dictionary)