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n.

Heard in Offaly, Mayo, Tipperary and Waterford

Humid, muggy or sultry weather that leaves one perspiring.

God, it's very close today. I'm in a dreep!

Posh English

Good gracious, it is exceptionally sultry today. I am absolutely perspiring profusely.

Same phrase, other counties

• Mayo
• Tipperary
• Waterford

Related terms

• Close continuos coverage without foulingThe Kerry style of close marking in Gaelic football without committing a foul.
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• MuggyOppressively warm, humid, and sticky weather.
• Fine weather for ducksAn ironic observation that it is raining heavily.
• This weatherAn idiomatic expression meaning 'these days' or 'at the present time'.