Fecker

n.

A light hearted rebuke. Sterilised version of the stronger word. Safe enough in unfamiliar company, soft in banter.

In use

Ah leave him alone, the poor fecker only asked for a light.

Lawrence Muck's posh English
Lawrence Muck

Shall I translate it into posh English for you, head?

Well, hello there. Here it is in posh English.

Do leave him be; the poor fellow merely requested a light for his cigarette.

Questions

What does fecker mean in Ireland?

A light hearted rebuke. Sterilised version of the stronger word. Safe enough in unfamiliar company, soft in banter.

How do you use fecker in a sentence?

“Ah leave him alone, the poor fecker only asked for a light.”

Updated

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  • BanterAmusement or fun. Also: it was good craic.

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