Oul doll

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Heard in Cork and Monaghan

Term used to describe a girlfriend or female spouse... can refer to ones mother in other counties which can lead to serious confusion. Oul Fella means dad, Oul Pair means parents and Oul Stock means friend.

In use

Rebel: "Did ya shift yer oul doll last night?" Monaghan man: "Yer sick ye dirty langer!"

Posh English

Did you engage in nocturnal romance with your good lady wife last evening?

  • DollAs with many counties up north, oul boy / doll is used to describe one's father /…
  • Oul pairOne's parents.
  • Oul stockA term of affectionate address for a good friend, typically deployed by one who is…
  • Oul fellaOne's father.
  • Oul boy / lassMother / Father.
  • The oul' bladeAn affectionate term for one's mother.