Mog

n.

Heard in Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Clare and Donegal

A term of abuse common in Dungarvan, denoting a stupid or foolish person.

Don't listen to him, he's only a mog

Posh English

Pray do not listen to him, as he is merely a foolish fellow.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Limerick
• Clare
• Donegal

Related terms

• Ya mogA derogatory term for someone who is exceptionally unfortunate in the facial department.
• To be just a bit stupidIf something is just 'a bit' stupid or thick like.
• If you had 2 brains you'd be twice as stupidA withering putdown directed at someone possessing a profound lack of intelligence.
• She walked through the stupid wood and got hit by every branchA description of someone who is not very intelligent.
• ConnteA person. In Wexford, a common pronunciation of a highly vulgar term. Hugely offensive…