Coddin

n.

Heard in Galway, Waterford, Kilkenny, Offaly, Sligo and Wexford

To engage in playful deception, pulling someone's leg, or talking absolute nonsense.

In use

Are you coddin me with that price for a bag of chips la?

Posh English

Are you having me on with that exorbitant tariff for a parcel of potatoes, my good man?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Pulling me legTeasing someone or telling untruths by way of a joke.
  • Only coddinOnly joking or messing about.
  • Pullin the pissTo tease, joke, or engage in playful deception.
  • Ga legAn awkward, limp, or misshapen leg.
  • CodTo jest, tease, or pull someone's leg with playful falsehoods.
  • Are u takin da mickeyAn incredulous exclamation used when someone is winding you up or pulling your leg.