Negative

n.

Heard in Sligo and Cavan

A formal or ironic declaration of absolute refusal or disagreement.

In use

Wud ya buck yer wan? ehhhhh negative, not on your life!

Posh English

Would you care to engage in amorous congress with Ruth the wild brute? Oh, absolutely not.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Me arseA blunt expression of disbelief or refusal. A general negative response.
  • Na boiA polite yet firm refusal or expression of disagreement.
  • Naw mang!An emphatic expression of refusal or disagreement; a firm 'no'.
  • I will in me shit!An emphatic declaration of refusal.
  • A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
  • ArseThe bottom, behind, posterior. Also used as a general response in the negative…