Horse

n.

Heard in Kerry, Cork, Offaly, Cavan and Limerick

A noun used in place of someone's name, like 'mate' or 'lad'.

Where you goin' horse?

Posh English

Where are you going, old fellow?

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Offaly
• Cavan
• Limerick

Related terms

• Horse boxA jocular nickname for a fellow, akin to calling him horse.
• Hot da horse an da horse hot im a kikHit the horse and the horse wasn't amused (gammin).
• Well lad?An expression of greeting. Well can be used on its own or with other words such as…
• Well horse box is she cuttin well hi jaysus boyA colourful greeting inquiring after someone's well-being.
• Bob ta me nameBeing completely broke with not a single penny to one's name.
• As rare as rocking horse shitExtremely rare, something that is all but impossible to encounter.