Cork Slang, Page 15

More Cork slang, numbers 561 to 600, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.

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  1. Bop

    A head butt.

  2. Bovver chick

    A young woman who is the female counterpart to a boot boy, often his companion.

  3. Chippy

    A tradesman skilled in carpentry and woodwork.

  4. Face like a bucket of screwdrivers

    A face so unattractive it resembles a bucket filled with screwdrivers.

  5. Gattin' to da beat

    Underage binge drinking while listening to fast-paced dance music.

  6. Like a cup of cold sick

    Describes something that was received very badly indeed.

  7. Mind mice at a crossroad's for ya

    An expression describing a person so avaricious they would stoop to any task.

  8. Minticated

    Something exceptionally good, brilliant, or top-tier.

  9. Muckshite

    A person from a rural community; a rustic type.

  10. NuNu

    The vagina.

  11. On a 50/50

    To go on a date.

  12. Sconin talent

    The act of looking at members of the opposite sex with interest.

  13. Shaper

    A show-off.

  14. The Real Capitol

    A humorous term for Cork City.

  15. Animal

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  16. Be wide cove

    A warning to remain vigilant and aware of one's surroundings to avoid trouble.

  17. Bomber

    A popular nickname for a big, burly Gaelic Athletic Association player.

  18. Cuppa

    A cup of tea, especially Barry's.

  19. Da bees knees

    The absolute height of excellence or superiority.

  20. Haunted

    Extremely lucky or fortunate, often escaping disaster by the skin of one's teeth.

  21. Mommy's boys

    A disparaging label for men perceived as pampered, effeminate, or lacking in ruggedness.

  22. Nim

    An acronym or contraction used to express a complete lack of enthusiasm for a task.

  23. Ninny hammer

    A foolish or silly person.

  24. Offie

    An off-licence, a premises licensed to sell drink for carry out.

  25. Outa

    An emphatic dismissal meaning get out or go away.

  26. Pam and her five sisters

    A humorous euphemism for male masturbation.

  27. Rattle

    To have sexual intercourse with someone.

  28. The haven

    A affectionate local name for the coastal parish of Castlehaven.

  29. Whickettywackwack

    A foolish or attention-seeking stunt performed for the sake of popularity.

  30. A durty burger

    A meal eaten out after a major night on the drink in cork.

  31. Beautiful!

    An expression of regret or sorrow at a happening or event.

  32. Feck

    A milder stand-in for the stronger swear with a 'u' instead of the 'e'.

  33. Feck me sid ways

    An exclamation of utter astonishment, disbelief, or enthusiastic agreement.

  34. Giz another

    A request to be given another of something, usually a drink.

  35. Here!

    Commonly used when calling over another person.

  36. Love yourself

    An excessive display of vanity or self-regard.

  37. Splash the boots

    A euphemistic phrase for urinating.

  38. The dragon

    One's mother-in-law.

  39. Wa harm

    An expression used to dismiss a minor mishap or apology.

  40. Wazee

    A wasp or stinging flying insect.

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