Caught rapid

v.

Heard in Dublin

To be caught blatantly or red-handed, usually while engaged in mischief, theft or vandalism.

In use

I was caught rapid by da Guards!" "He was caught rapid with his hand in the till.

Posh English

I was apprehended in the act by the Guards.

  • Caught hole openTo be caught red-handed.
  • Caught playin' offside!Caught cheating on one's partner.
  • BeamingDeeply mortified, blushing intensely, or caught red-handed.
  • ReefedCaught red-handed. See also: snared.
  • SnaredCaught red-handed or in the act of doing something wrong.
  • RapidSomething really good. Can be used in conjunction with 'deadly' for extra emphasis.