The Faaait

n.

Heard in Wexford

The way locals of the area pronounce The Faythe (a square on the southern edge of Wexford town). If you're not from there, you can't pronounce it in this way. Used as a codeword to spot infiltrators into the area.

In use

I knew those fookers from the Cock of John Street weren't from The Faaaaait as soon as they opened their mouths.

Posh English

I knew those scoundrels from the Cock of John Street were no natives of The Faythe the instant they unsealed their vulgar mouths.

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