Savage

n.

Heard in Dublin, Kilkenny, Cork, Meath, Leitrim, Mayo, Carlow, Longford, Waterford, Galway, Tipperary and Wexford

Someone or something that is exceptionally good.

In use

Ahh man thats savage" "Or that bird is really savage

Posh English

My dear fellow that is simply superb. That young lady is exceptionally attractive.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Savage birdAn exceptionally attractive woman.
  • Muck savageSomeone from outside dublin. Also: Culchie, redneck, bog-warrior. Also: Term to describe…
  • Savage cabbageAn expression denoting something of supreme quality, excellence, or enjoyment.
  • Savage rideGreat sex.
  • BertyMad or crazy. Can mean either extremely good or extremely bad. Also: savage.
  • CulchieSomeone from the countryside, which to the Dubs, is anyone living outside Dublin city…