Jusus

n.

Heard in Kilkenny and Longford

An exclamation of shock or exasperation, frequently followed by a tale of heavy drinking.

In use

Jusus, I was absolutely locked after them pints of porter!

Posh English

Good heavens, I was monumentally inebriated following those flagons of dark porter!

  • Heavy dayA substantial drinking session.
  • HeavyA large, powerfully built scoundrel or thug.
  • JaysusAn exclamation of surprise, shock or exasperation.
  • Sweet jaysusAn emphatic exclamation of shock, disbelief, or exasperation.
  • BedejaysusAn expression of shock or exasperation.