Dublin Slang, Page 3
More Dublin slang, numbers 81 to 120, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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An expression of incredulity, similar to expression "me hole.
Don't be there 'til you're back
An instruction to be as quick as possible, especially when sent on an errand.
Had a horn that would beat a donkey out of a quarry
Fella from walkinstown used to say this all the time.
Extremely bad or of very poor quality.
An impolite way of saying no to someone whilst instructing them to feck off.
Money.
An acronym for the phrase "Come On You Boys in Green" (C.O.Y.B.I.G.) in reference…
Extremely drunk.
To strike someone violently in the head with a thrown object.
A term used to express surprise and displeasure.
In excellent condition or feeling very well.
A person who performs tasks poorly or incorrectly.
A person who has caused harm or distress through their actions or words.
A young child or infant.
A tough fellow, often a bully or braggart.
To kick or strike the ball out of bounds.
Ready cash; available money.
Appearing sophisticated or impressive on the surface but lacking real substance…
A heroin addict.
A term to describe a person with notably large or plump lips.
Ecstasy tablets or other illicit party pills.
To behave in a foolish or irritating manner, to the annoyance of others.
A casual reference to an unnamed girl or woman, the feminine counterpart to 'yer man'.
In a bad state of repair.
To engage in a romantic clinch or sexual encounter with someone.
A common greeting in Monaghan and Cavan, equivalent to hello or how are you.
A foolish or silly person.
An intensifier denoting something or someone as exceptionally good or impressive.
An exclamation used to signify success or that things are going well.
Of extremely poor quality, dreadful, or thoroughly awful.
An exclamation of surprise, shock or exasperation.
To kiss someone passionately with tongues; to French kiss.
Outrageous, terrible or very bad.
A ham sandwich.
To beat somebody up.
An utterly foolish, incompetent, or annoying person.
A challenge implying the other party is seeking a fight.
An approving term meaning reliable, agreeable, fun and without hassle.
Very nice, satisfying, enjoyable.
A farmer or person from Mayo.