Dublin Slang, Page 24

More Dublin slang, numbers 921 to 960, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.

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  1. None the wiser

    A punning reference to Budweiser.

  2. Shit-kicker

    A derogatory term for a rural person or culchie.

  3. Snapper

    A small child; a diminutive of whippersnapper.

  4. Sweet jaysus

    An emphatic exclamation of shock, disbelief, or exasperation.

  5. Yakabooie's

    Pronounced Yak A Boo ie's.

  6. Chrissi cracker

    An emphatic refusal, equivalent to saying no way or not on your life.

  7. Dry as a budgies cage

    A state of severe thirst or a parched throat.

  8. Haven't got a 5 t

    To have no idea whatsoever.

  9. Me pots

    One's nerves, patience, or mental equilibrium.

  10. Mill

    To consume or hurl something at great speed.

  11. Smuggling peanuts

    Having hard, prominently protruding nipples.

  12. Father ted

    A person's head.

  13. Flight recorder

    An aeroplane blonde: a woman who has bleached her hair yet retains a dark patch below.

  14. Fluteplayer

    A person who performs fellatio.

  15. Jockey's whips

    Rhyming slang for chips, often shortened to jockeys.

  16. Nicked

    To be arrested by the Gardaí.

  17. Pedal

    Masturbation, rhyming slang, pedal and crank, wank.

  18. Peno

    Slang for a penalty kick in sport.

  19. Rockford Files

    A coded reference to haemorrhoids.

  20. Bogmonster

    A person from the country who is both scary and unintelligible.

  21. Bolloxes

    A bunch of unpleasant or objectionable people.

  22. Snotty-bock

    A person with a runny nose.

  23. Up the Swiss

    To engage in anal intercourse.

  24. Face-in-a-fit

    A person who appears visibly cross or in a foul temper.

  25. Give us a jaunt

    A request for a backer or lift on the back of a bicycle.

  26. Mickey dazzler

    Used to describe somebody who dressed well and was sharp looking.

  27. Well slapped arse

    An expression describing a face that is red and raw, as if it has been vigorously slapped.

  28. Ma

    Mother.

  29. Prick with ears

    A particularly foolish or inept person; an absolute gombeen.

  30. Whore's handbag

    A really strong smell, usually of perfume, cologne or anti persperant!

  31. Yer laughed at!

    You must be joking.

  32. Funeral dip

    A thief who specialises in robbing people attending funerals.

  33. Rugrat

    A child.

  34. Slippey tit

    A derogatory term for a woman perceived as being overly emotional or temperamental.

  35. Fucknut

    A derogatory term used when insulting someone.

  36. Ham sandwich

    Something that is easily accomplished or very straightforward.

  37. Plates of meat

    Rhyming slang for feet.

  38. Sinn Sinn

    Comes from the Irish Sinn Sinn, meaning yes yes or finished.

  39. The Stability Treaty

    A name given to a referendum to be held at the end of May in Ireland by the Yes…

  40. Yoza

    A foolish or ridiculous individual.

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