Some

adj.

Heard in Limerick and Wexford

Used for emphasis in the sense of "serious" or substantial. The word "some" receives strong stress.

In use

Shes some hooker by." "Shes some civic by.

Posh English

That young lady is remarkably striking.

Same phrase, other counties

  • No word of a lieUsed when someone wants to stress that they are not lying. Usually they are!
  • SeriousSubstantial or considerable in size or degree.
  • A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
  • WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)
  • Serious gimpAn extreme idiot or fool.
  • Your seriousYou are a fool.