Wide

adj.

Heard in Dublin, Galway and Longford

Aware, tuned in, alert, informed, privy to information or a situation. Also: To be aware of something.

In use

...Are yeh wide to the headlamps on yer wan?" "Lads are yiz wide to arse on yer wan?

Posh English

Are you cognisant of the prominent bosom upon that lady over there?

Same phrase, other counties

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  • Doggie wideVery alert and sharp; on the ball.