Fein

n.

Heard in Kildare and Armagh

A term for a fellow or young man.

In use

That fein was in bits last night

Posh English

That fellow was in pieces last night.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Fein shud b shotAn expression demanding to know what someone is currently up to or causing trouble with.
  • Young oneA young woman or girl, often used with mild familiarity.
  • Young wanA young woman or girl.
  • Ye'r manThat particular man or fellow, frequently used to point someone out in conversation.
  • Your manThat man or fellow; a ubiquitous demonstrative pronoun for a male.
  • A young she ratA female juvenile delinquent.