Downer

n.

Heard in Sligo

Someone acting the fool. Also a person of low intelligence.

In use

Wat d fuck r u?, a downer r sumtin?!" "Ur a downer!

Posh English

What on earth are you, a fellow acting the complete fool or something? You are an utter imbecile!

  • Bit ova downer lik?!Not a very good thing or person; somewhat disappointing.
  • Acting the goulBehaving like a fool or acting the eejit.
  • Cod actingMessing around or acting the fool.
  • Pig actingMessing about, acting the fool, or behaving boisterously.
  • Fuck actingMessing engaged in to prevent real work taking place. See also, Ginnet (acting the).
  • CreggerA person of low intelligence or a fool.