Ur wan

exp.

Heard in Monaghan and Kerry

That particular woman or female acquaintance.

In use

Do you see ur wan over there gossipin' with the butcher?

Posh English

Do you observe that lady over there conversing with the purveyor of meats?

Same phrase, other counties

  • WanOne. Can mean the number one I.e. might simply be a mis-pronunciation of "one" or could…
  • Yer wanA specific woman or female acquaintance being pointed out or discussed.
  • Who's your wan thereAn inquiry as to the identity of a particular young woman.
  • Young wanA term for a female, not necessarily young.
  • Aul wanOne's mother, or an affectionate yet irreverent term for an older woman.
  • Auld wanOne's mother or an elderly woman.

FAQ

What does Ur wan mean?

That particular woman or female acquaintance.

How do you use Ur wan?

For example: “Do you see ur wan over there gossipin' with the butcher?” In Posh English: Do you observe that lady over there conversing with the purveyor of meats?