Puss

n.

Heard in Cork, Kilkenny, Mayo, Offaly, Waterford and Roscommon

A sour or frowning facial expression.

Look at the puss on yer wan.

Posh English

Observe the sullen expression upon that lady.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Mayo
• Offaly
• Waterford
• Roscommon

Related terms

• Puss musicThe act of whistling a tune.
• Snaggle pussSomeone with an ugly or crooked mouth.
• A face like a slapped arseHaving an extremely sour, downturned, and unattractive facial expression.
• Face like a slapped arsePossessing a sour, grim, or deeply displeased facial expression.
• Face like a well squeezed lemonA sour, pinched, or severely wrinkled facial expression.
• Dawn scowlCranky puss that sets in on some people around 6am after a heavy night on the beanogs.