Shambo

n.

Heard in Donegal

A familiar term of address for a fellow, derived from sham and boy.

In use

Well where away, Gavin ye bleedin' shambo?

Posh English

How do you fare, Gavin, you thoroughly troublesome fellow?

  • BahA familiar form of address for a fellow or lad, similar to but distinct from boy.
  • ShamA form of address for a person from Kilrush.
  • SirA familiar form of address for a man, roughly equivalent to "old fellow" or "my good man".
  • Gammy shamA bad or useless fellow; a fool.
  • Gluc the gilmosh the shamLook at that fellow discreetly.
  • Sham-feenA macho fellow or hard man.