The start

v.

Heard in Mayo

The moment one realises a particular lady will suffice as the commencement of a romantic relationship, typically after a flirtatious conversation over a bottle of wine.

Any chance of the Shtart love? No? Ok.

Posh English

Any prospect of commencing our courtship, my darling? No? Very well.

Related terms

• Shut your mouth before the birds start nesting in itStop gawping and close your mouth.
• Goin for a bottleTo indulge in a bottle of tonic wine.
• ShtartA phonetic spelling of start, denoting the beginning or commencement of an event.
• Large bottleA pint bottle, usually of Guinness.
• Bowl ladyAn affectionate or exasperated term for one's mother.
• Lady gardenA nightclub.