Fein

n.

Heard in Armagh and Kildare

A term for a fellow, man, or local lad.

In use

Are you headin' up to the match or what, fein?

Posh English

Are you proceeding towards the sporting fixture or what, my good fellow?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Fein shud b shotAn expression demanding to know what someone is currently up to or causing trouble with.
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  • Little shit of a ladA small lad.
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