Free gaff

n.

Heard in Waterford, Cork and Sligo

A house where the parents are away - a potential party venue.

We're all goin' up to Jimmy's after, he have a free gaff

Posh English

We are all converging upon Jimmy's domicile presently, as his parents are away.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Sligo

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