Cork Slang, Page 7
More Cork slang, numbers 241 to 280, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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Used at the start of every sentence.
Exclamatory interjection equivalent to "In the name of Jesus".
To depart from one's current location.
Extremely drunk or heavily intoxicated after a session.
A term of disapproval for a person of low morals or social standing.
A familiar form of address used in many Sligo sentences when speaking to someone.
A good looking boy or girl.
Something of extremely poor quality; absolute rubbish.
A good friend, generally male.
Disorganised or in a state of chaos.
Cold or nippy weather.
To be badly injured in an accident.
Potatoes, especially boiled ones served with a family dinner.
The cinema.
An eejit / dope.
To drink alcoholic beverages outdoors, often in unusual or public locations.
To describe an event or object that is of sheer class.
Rhyming slang for face or facial appearance.
The head.
A term of address for a mate or buddy.
A general affirmative or descriptive observation; very much so.
The male scrotal area.
A mischievous or troublesome young person.
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Diarrohea.
A nonsensical or humorous reply when asked what one intends to do next.
[vulgar: female genitalia, NB Cork/Munster may be first claimants of this phrase]
A young child.
Sick or nauseous to the point that vomiting becomes inevitable.
Hello, how are you.
To have sexual intercourse with someone.
Very unwell indeed.
To ruin or thwart someone's plans.
Driving a car sideways, especially in a skid or drift.
A slang term for a member of the Garda Síochána who patrols on a motorcycle.
One should not limit oneself to a single romantic partner.
An instruction to calm down, keep one's composure, or stop panicking.
Mischief, blackguarding or leg-pulling.
Extremely bad or of very poor quality.
A cup of tea.