Clatter

v.

Heard in Westmeath, Kilkenny, Dublin, Tipperary, Waterford, Cork and Galway

To strike someone forcefully, typically with an open hand.

I pinched her arse, and she gave me an awful clatter on my ear

Posh English

I pinched her posterior, and she delivered a most fearful smack upon my ear.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Dublin
• Tipperary
• Waterford
• Cork
• Galway

Related terms

• Clatter of childrenA large number of children.
• Crack a window openAn expression used to instruct someone to open a window quickly.
• I'll paste yaTo strike someone, usually with an open hand or a swift, forceful blow.
• SchkelpTo strike someone hard with an open hand or closed fist.
• Drop da handTo slip one's hand inside a girl's underwear.
• I have a hand like a footAn expression indicating one has been dealt an exceptionally poor hand of cards.