Reef

n.

Heard in Dublin, Longford and Limerick

Itchy or irritated. Also to pull or drag with force.

In use

I got me bag off yer wan last night and me bollix is reefing" "He reefed him out of it!

Posh English

I had intimate relations with that young lady last night and my testicles are now exceedingly itchy. He extracted him from the premises with considerable force.

Same phrase, other counties

  • DragTo take a draw or pull on a cigarette or joint.
  • Pull hardTo strike the sliotar with considerable force during a game of hurling.
  • Give it a hollyTo pull, yank, or exert sudden heavy physical force upon something.
  • A dragA puff or draw on a cigarette.
  • Drag of d fagA single inhalation of smoke from a cigarette.
  • Having a pullEngaging in masturbation.