Tool
Heard in Westmeath, Cork, Limerick, Dublin, Galway, Offaly, Waterford, Kildare and Donegal
An utterly foolish, incompetent, or annoying person.
Dat fella's an absolute tool for crashing the car into a ditch!
That particular gentleman is an absolute fool for steering the motor car into a ditch!
Same phrase, other counties
FAQ
What does Tool mean?
An utterly foolish, incompetent, or annoying person.
How do you use Tool?
For example: “Dat fella's an absolute tool for crashing the car into a ditch!” In Posh English: That particular gentleman is an absolute fool for steering the motor car into a ditch!