Hon

n.

Heard in Wexford and Kilkenny

Short for honey, a term of affection. Also go on, to move out of the way.

How's it goin there hon?" "Hon outta dat will ya

Posh English

How is it going there, my dear? Move out of the way, will you.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny

Related terms

• Hon tha boroA chant of encouragement for the Dicksboro hurling team.
• Hon ya biy ya!An enthusiastic cry of encouragement, akin to 'go on boy' or well done.
• HunAn affectionate term that can be used with complete strangers. Short for honey.
• Longin tin ill get ya in, but short an tik duz de trikSchoolyard advice on male sexual anatomy and performance.
• She's a couple of sandwiches short of a picnic!To be somewhat lacking in intelligence or quite scatterbrained.
• ShortA small measure of spirits such as whisky or vodka.