Bogger

n.

Heard in Offaly, Kilkenny, Cork, Waterford, Mayo, Galway, Tipperary and Dublin

A rural or unsophisticated person.

In use

Ah would ya look at yer man there, jaysus he is a right bogger

Posh English

Heavens, would you look at that fellow there. By Jove he is a proper rustic.

Same phrase, other counties

  • BogRural areas around Sligo town, especially neighbouring counties such as Leitrim, Mayo…
  • Tractor pilotA rural or unsophisticated country fellow.
  • Ya eeget yaYou fool, you idiot, you silly person.
  • Stall the ballAn appeal to halt proceedings, wait a minute, or calm down.