Sweet

n.

Heard in Mayo and Derry

Splendid, excellent, or in very good condition.

In use

Look at dat sweet set of wheels on yer man, la!

Posh English

Observe that splendid motor car belonging to that fellow!

  • Sweet as a nutExcellent; very good indeed.
  • Sweet jaysusAn emphatic exclamation of shock, disbelief, or exasperation.
  • Sweet lamb-a Jaysus!An elaborate, colourful blasphemous exclamation of utter astonishment.
  • Sweet loafA traditional Irish fruit cake containing raisins and sultanas.
  • Sweet to the beatAn expression of delight, meaning brilliant. Alternatives are "Belter" and "Magic hiy!"
  • Good lumAn exclamation of shock or surprise, akin to "good lord" or "good grief."