Beaut

n.

Heard in Sligo, Kilkenny, Cork and Kerry

One who is beautiful, often used in sarcasm. Also: good looking person.

Go on, ya beaut ya" "Oh I know yer man, he's a beaut!

Posh English

Go on, you beauty!

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Cork
• Kerry

Related terms

• Deadly lookingExtremely attractive in appearance.
• Knobs up straight without lookingA method of throwing dobbers using your chin as a giude.
• Shook looking outfitTo describe someone who appears disorganised or unwell.
• Good lumAn exclamation of shock or surprise, akin to "good lord" or "good grief."
• Quere goodVery good indeed.
• Some goodUsed to express that something is very good indeed.