Wirey

n.

Heard in Mayo and Tipperary

An exclamation of astonishment that one's friend is heavily intoxicated.

Ah jaysus, wirey buzz man! 5 yokes! Boss!

Posh English

Good heavens dear boy that chap is quite inebriated. Five ecstasy tablets. Splendid.

Same phrase, other counties

• Tipperary

Related terms

• She's dirtShe is ugly.
• Shtall the diggerAn emphatic plea to stop, halt, or cease an action immediately.
• Soonie da bureAn exclamation of profound shock, disbelief, or astonishment at someone's audacity.
• DivilmentMischief, roguery or general devilment.