Quare

n.

Heard in Wicklow, Wexford, Tipperary, Carlow, Kildare, Cavan, Waterford, Clare, Donegal, Fermanagh, Derry, Kerry and Down

Used instead of really or very when describing something. Also: An alternative word for very. Also: Another meaning for very or unuasl.

In use

Those rissoles are quaar tasty" "That's quar funny lads" "Its quare cold out.

Posh English

Those spice burgers are exceptionally palatable.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Chancin quare onesAttempting to secure a romantic or sexual encounter with an unsavoury young woman.
  • Quare badExtremely or intensely bad.
  • Quare hawkAn eccentric or peculiar person.
  • Quare oneOne's wife, girlfriend or regular female partner.
  • Quare sickenedDisappointed or feeling quite downhearted.
  • Quare tacA peculiar and potent mixture of different alcoholic drinks in a single glass.

FAQ

What does Quare mean?

Used instead of really or very when describing something. Also: An alternative word for very. Also: Another meaning for very or unuasl.

How do you use Quare?

For example: “Those rissoles are quaar tasty" "That's quar funny lads" "Its quare cold out.” In Posh English: Those spice burgers are exceptionally palatable.