Chasing skirt

n.

Heard in Cork and Tipperary

Engaged in the pursuit of romantic or sexual company on a night out.

In use

The young lads are out chasing skirt around the nightclub tonight!

Posh English

The young gentlemen are out pursuing the company of ladies around the nightclub tonight.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Greyhound skirtA very short skirt; only inches from the hare (hair!).
  • SkirtShag off. Can be used in a more generic way e.g. "Are ya skirtin' down for a lush"…
  • Mottin'The act of pursuing or chasing after a woman or women for romantic or sexual purposes.
  • That's not what yer ma said last nightI had sexual intercourse with your mother last night.
  • Get a rallyTo entice or provoke someone into chasing you.
  • Hulla hullaA cry used to urge on a dog when it is chasing a rabbit or hare.