The hill

n.

Heard in Sligo

The town centre housing area on Holborn Hill and Barrack Street in Sligo.

In use

He's from up the Hill.

Posh English

The gentleman hails from the elevated residential district.

  • Hill BillyA derogatory term for someone who lives in a rural area up the hill.
  • The pike hillA steep hill near Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
  • Bunkers hillA steep incline or decline, depending on which way your looking.
  • Fookin hillAn exclamation of sudden pain, dismay, or acute annoyance.
  • Like water off a hillIn great abundance and at considerable speed.
  • Over the hillA person from County Waterford, especially from Cappoquin or Lismore.