Wean

n.

Heard in Derry, Antrim and Donegal

A child or youngster.

In use

Yer one's up the duff has she already has a weyane" "Tell the wains to come in for dinner." "Majella, where are the weans?

Posh English

That woman finds herself in an interesting condition, though she already possesses a youngster.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Donegal
  • Antrim (not in the dictionary)
  • A boy or a childA boy or a child. Often used dismissively when a new baby is a girl, reflecting outdated…
  • Chick nor a childDescribes a person with no ties or responsibilities.
  • Well is it a bye or a child?A quaint rural query as to the sex of a newborn infant. Bye means 'boy'.
  • KiiaaddA child or youngster. Often used self-referentially in the form "(name) Kiiaadd!"