Mint

n.

Heard in Sligo, Cork and Carlow

Something extremely good.

In use

Did ya see his new yoke, 'tis mint!

Posh English

Have you clapped eyes on his new automobile? It is absolutely spiffing!

Same phrase, other counties

  • Mint outBrilliant, excellent, wonderful.
  • Good lumAn exclamation of shock or surprise, akin to "good lord" or "good grief."
  • Quere goodVery good indeed.
  • Some goodUsed to express that something is very good indeed.
  • A good rodgeringSexual intercourse, typically said by a woman expressing the desire for it.
  • A good stong backAn expression indicating that the young woman in question appears to possess physical…