The clip/cut/run of him

phr.

Heard in Tipperary

These are words commonly used to describe the appearance of a person. Usually used to add a comic stature to a person.

In use

HAHA! the cut of Seamus there wearin that suit... he looks pure awkward!" "Ya well have you seen the run of his wife lately, Lads were tellin me that she wears overalls to mass covered in cow shite!" "Jeasus the clip of that, shure ya cant be at that like!

Posh English

Ha ha! Just observe the lamentable appearance of Seamus sporting that tailored suit, he cuts a terribly awkward figure!

  • Run-away knockA street game, where you knock at a door or ring a door bell and run away and hide…
  • Ya may run!A warning to run away quickly before one is struck or punished.
  • Cute as cut-de-bagsSomeone who is exceptionally intelligent in a wiley sort of way. Waterford alternative…
  • ClipA sharp slap or blow to the head or neck.
  • Clip around the earA light slap to the side of the head or ear, typically as a mild rebuke.
  • Clip at the butt of the lugA little slap across the head (lug = ear). used by parents across the country.