Moth

phr.

Heard in Dublin and Louth

One's girlfriend, wife or committed female partner. Pronounced 'moh'.

In use

Can't see yiz tonight lads, I'm goin out with me moth

Posh English

I cannot join you gentlemen this evening, as I am going out with my committed female partner.

Same phrase, other counties

  • MohA pronunciation of 'moth' used to mean one's girlfriend, wife or a woman in general.
  • Quare oneOne's wife, girlfriend or regular female partner.
  • Da missesOne's girlfriend, partner, or wife.
  • The platesOne's wife or female partner.
  • MoteOne's female companion. Perhaps a variant of the Dublin term moth.
  • Aul dollOne's girlfriend, wife or female companion; one's lady.