Deadly

adj.

Heard in Fermanagh, Kilkenny, Wexford, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford, Tyrone and Tipperary

Brilliant, fantastic, or exceptionally good.

In use

Dat fiddle player down in de hall was deadly, hi!

Posh English

That violinist performing in the hall was simply first rate, my good fellow.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Deadly buzzSomething excellent, positive or highly satisfying.
  • Deadly lookingExtremely attractive in appearance.
  • Quaran deadlyUsed to describe something or some action in a praiseworthy sense.
  • Savage!Brilliant, fantastic, or exceptionally good.
  • UnrealFantastic, brilliant, or exceptionally good.
  • RapidSomething really good. Can be used in conjunction with 'deadly' for extra emphasis.