Cutty

n.

Heard in Donegal, Fermanagh and Tyrone

A young girl or lass.

In use

Did you see that cuttie there the other day?" "Your a great wee cuttee" "Whos that cutty?

Posh English

Did one happen to notice that charming young lady over there the other day? You are a splendid little girl. Who is that young lady?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Fermanagh (not in the dictionary)
  • Tyrone (not in the dictionary)
  • Young oneA young woman or girl, often used with mild familiarity.
  • Young wanA young woman or girl.
  • LockeenA young girl or lass.
  • Aul lassOne's mother; sometimes extended affectionately to aul lassy.
  • Awl lassAffectionate or colloquial term for one's mother.
  • Boy/GirlSuffix which must be used as often as possible whilst communicating as deiseach.