Does be

adj.

Heard in Waterford and Kilkenny

Habitual form of am or is.

In use

He does be always drinkin layarge bohhels down be de park boy.

Posh English

He is forever consuming large bottles of lager down by the park, boy.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Bad formBehaviour that is not good or not nice. Unsporting conduct.
  • How's de form?An enquiry into someone's well being. Akin to 'How are you Today?'
  • Hows the formA greeting inquiring after someone's health or general state.
  • A hang sangwidgeA traditional ham sandwich, typically packed for a journey.