Chasing skirt

v.

Heard in Tipperary and Cork

Pursuing young women for romantic or sexual purposes.

In use

Ah yer man is off chasing skirt again, the whoring bastard

Posh English

Jimmy is off pursuing young ladies once more, the dreadful rascal.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Mottin'The act of pursuing or chasing after a woman or women for romantic or sexual purposes.
  • Greyhound skirtA very short skirt; only inches from the hare (hair!).
  • SkirtShag off. Can be used in a more generic way e.g. "Are ya skirtin' down for a lush"…
  • HorndogA man who relentlessly pursues women for romantic or sexual purposes.
  • Young oneA young woman or girl, often used with mild familiarity.
  • Young wanA young woman or girl.