Buinneach

n.

Heard in Mayo and Galway

Diarrhoea; used metaphorically when someone is talking nonsense.

In use

Shtop talkin' buinneach!

Posh English

Do stop talking such utter nonsense!

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  • Shut up and stay talkingA threat to remain silent or risk having one's jaw broken.
  • Talking talcCocaine, so called from its resemblance to talcum powder and the incessant chatter it…
  • ScoursDiarrhoea. Also used to mean nonsense or rubbish.
  • CoddinTo engage in playful deception, pulling someone's leg, or talking absolute nonsense.
  • Dry upHold your tongue or stop talking nonsense.