Gammy

n.

Heard in Galway, Kilkenny, Waterford, Mayo, Cork, Longford, Westmeath, Sligo and Limerick

Not functioning properly; broken or of poor quality.

In use

Oven isnt working properly" "That car is gammy" "Thats a gammy bike

Posh English

The oven is not functioning correctly. That motor car is defective. That is a defective bicycle.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Gammy monaclesDefective or poor eyesight.
  • Gammy shamA bad or useless fellow; a fool.
  • QualityOf superior standard; excellent or top-notch.
  • BanjaxedBroken, ruined, exhausted or no longer functioning.
  • She's peeledBroken, ruined or no longer functioning.
  • HenhouseSomething broken, useless or of very poor quality.