Horsebox

n.

Heard in Sligo, Monaghan, Longford and Louth

A nonsense word used in place of someone's name as a greeting.

In use

Ah ryt horsebox wats d craic?

Posh English

Ah right there, old chap. What is the news?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Hew ayrr ya doin horseboxA warm greeting inquiring after one's wellbeing.
  • Well horseboxAn absurdly affectionate or bizarre greeting directed at a friend.
  • Horse / horseboxA reliable or sound fellow. A term of friendly address.
  • Bob ta me nameBeing completely broke with not a single penny to one's name.
  • A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
  • WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)