Sham

n.

Heard in Mayo, Waterford, Cork, Clare, Sligo, Donegal, Limerick and Galway

A man or fellow. Also used in Tuam.

Well sham" "Look at the sxham overthere

Posh English

Greetings to you my good gentleman.

Same phrase, other counties

• Waterford
• Cork
• Clare
• Sligo
• Donegal
• Limerick
• Galway

Related terms

• Sham-feenA macho fellow or hard man.
• Gammy shamA bad or useless fellow; a fool.
• Gluc the gilmosh the shamLook at that fellow discreetly.
• Sham buachilliAn exclamation of astonishment.
• Sham poo!An exclamation of shock or surprise.
• Space shamA somewhat clueless or foolish individual.