Powerful

adv.

Heard in Offaly and Fermanagh

The greatest possible degree of intensity.

In use

I'd a powerful pain in me bollix after dat ngach gave me a dunt with his knee!

Posh English

I experienced a thoroughly excruciating pain in my groin after that simpleton struck me with his knee.

Same phrase, other counties

  • A belterA powerful and accurate shot on goal, especially in football or hurling.
  • Aho boy!An exclamation of excitement or approval following a powerful hit or tackle on the rugby…
  • Animal1. Strong or powerful. 2. Outstanding or excellent.
  • BlemmedTo give a powerful kick.
  • Daisy cutterA low, powerful shot in football or hurling that skims along the ground into the net.
  • DrewtThirst. A powerful craving for drink.