Deadly

adj.

Heard in Wexford, Kilkenny, Dublin, Fermanagh, Cork, Galway, Waterford, Tyrone and Tipperary

Very nice, satisfying, enjoyable. Also: That was some game yesterday.

In use

I went to the opera last night. Was it any good? Yes, it was deadly." "That game was quer deadly yesterday

Posh English

I went to the opera last night. Was it any good? Yes it was most enjoyable.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Deadly buzzSomething excellent, positive or highly satisfying.
  • Deadly lookingExtremely attractive in appearance.
  • Quaran deadlyUsed to describe something or some action in a praiseworthy sense.
  • DeshExtremely nice. Most likely comes from the gaelic for nice: deas. Nowadays it has been…
  • Game of spearsA casual game of darts played down in the local pub.
  • A nice how are yaWhen something annoying happens, or an unexpected event, usually bad news.

FAQ

What does Deadly mean?

Very nice, satisfying, enjoyable. Also: That was some game yesterday.

How do you use Deadly?

For example: “I went to the opera last night. Was it any good? Yes, it was deadly." "That game was quer deadly yesterday” In Posh English: I went to the opera last night. Was it any good? Yes it was most enjoyable.