Cork Slang, Page 2
More Cork slang, numbers 41 to 80, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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To depart quickly or get moving on a journey.
You're as tight as a camel's arse in a sandstorm
Describes a person who is extremely mean or unwilling to spend money.
Testicles.
Splendid, excellent, or exceptionally attractive.
A house with no parents present.
A whimsical and rude dismissal telling someone to clear off.
An expression used to describe the initiation of a passionate kiss.
To claim something as one's own, especially before others can.
Extremely hungover or physically wrecked following a heavy session of drinking.
A police car.
A foolish, silly, or slow-witted person.
A greeting inquiring after someone's health or general state.
A row, scuffle, or general punch-up in the street.
This is used to express some understanding to an answer or statement.
A foolish or eccentric person; a head-the-ball.
A corner-back's rueful acknowledgement of an opponent having scored against him.
A derogatory term for a small, insignificant, or pompous little man.
A harmlessly foolish or blundering person.
A threat to knock someone unconscious.
An exclamation of utter disbelief, astonishment, or shock.
Village idiot.
Playing truant.
Oh how unfortunate or I totally agree with you or used when one wants to end an abrupt…
Emphatic refusal.
To get a free lift in a vehicle.
A Garda, a member of the Irish police force.
Excellent, brilliant, or exceptionally good.
U couldn't reverse a soapy finger up ur hole
An insult implying total ineptitude and monumental clumsiness.
A quick clean with a damp tissue, usually wet from your mother spitting on it.
Tough woman dressed like a tart.
To intentionally absent oneself from school or another duty without permission.
Be realistic.
Very small or diminutive in size.
An expression used at GAA matches.
Being stood up on a date, probably a "50% turnout"
A foolish person or an utter eegit.
Infection of the male genitals caused by rampant stupidity.
Conceited or in love with oneself.
A good looking person.
An expression denoting something of supreme quality, excellence, or enjoyment.