Loopers

n.

Heard in Kilkenny and Waterford

Mentally unhinged, eccentric, or behaving in a wild manner.

In use

Ah that fella is absolute loopers running around without his boots!

Posh English

Ah that fellow is completely unhinged, galloping about devoid of his footwear.

Same phrase, other counties

  • LudarA wild, eccentric, or thoroughly unhinged individual.
  • TouchedDescribing someone who is mentally unbalanced, eccentric, or acting in a foolish manner.
  • On a wild oneEngaged in a particularly riotous drinking session.
  • Turn de wild catTo describe someone who is exceptionally flexible or athletic.
  • WildThe correct spelling of the intensifier meaning very, as opposed to common misspellings…
  • WantLacking mentally or behaving in a peculiar or abnormal way.