Sound

n.

Heard in Galway, Kilkenny, Dublin, Sligo, Westmeath, Limerick, Louth and Roscommon

A decent, reliable person. Also used to express thanks.

Ah hes sound" "Sound for the bike" "Your man is sound

Posh English

Ah, he is a thoroughly decent sort. Much obliged for the bicycle.

Same phrase, other counties

• All Ireland
• Kilkenny
• Dublin
• Sligo
• Westmeath
• Limerick
• Louth
• Roscommon

Related terms

• Sound as a pound in a euro shopA thoroughly decent and reliable person.
• Sound outDecent, reliable, amiable.
• Sound job/soundAn expression of approval or thanks, akin to well done or cheers.
• Pure soundExtremely pleasant or agreeable; thoroughly decent.
• Sound as a bellIn excellent condition, completely reliable, and free of faults.
• Sound fella hore for the drinkA decent fellow but one who drinks to excess.