Galloping knob rot

phr.

Heard in Cork, Tipperary and Limerick

Infection of the male genitals caused by rampant stupidity.

In use

You've obviously got galloping knob rot, ya' Langer!

Posh English

You have clearly contracted a rampant infection of the male member brought on by spectacular idiocy you utter ninnyhammer.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Knob rotVenereal disease, especially gonorrhoea.
  • KnobA childish name for the male appendage, can be used in a similar way to gee to…
  • Copper knobA derogatory term for a red-haired boy.
  • Horse's knobTo perform a task very poorly or to be faced with an overwhelmingly large job.
  • Knob gobblerA woman who performs fellatio.
  • Knob jockeyA stupid or annoying person.