NIGS
Heard in Dublin, Cork, Kildare and Sligo
Not In Goal. A formula used to decide who must start as goalkeeper in street football games such as heads and volleys. Extended to everyday situations to mean "not it" or exempt from a chore.
NIGS getting the phone/door." "NIGS walking the dog.
Not it for answering the telephone or the door. Not it for walking the dog.
FAQ
What does NIGS mean?
Not In Goal. A formula used to decide who must start as goalkeeper in street football games such as heads and volleys. Extended to everyday situations to mean "not it" or exempt from a chore.
How do you use NIGS?
For example: “NIGS getting the phone/door." "NIGS walking the dog.” In Posh English: Not it for answering the telephone or the door. Not it for walking the dog.