Fwat

n.

Heard in Kerry

The phonetic spelling of the interrogative pronoun what, rendered with a heavy Kerry accent.

In use

Fwat u say to me, you cheeky bollocks like?

Posh English

Pardon me, what was that rather impertinent remark you just uttered?

  • FarPhonetic spelling of the preposition for.
  • GawsA phonetic spelling of gas, referring to town gas or suspicious odours.
  • ShtartA phonetic spelling of start, denoting the beginning or commencement of an event.
  • TeA phonetic spelling of the preposition to, indicating direction or destination.
  • TewA phonetic spelling of the number two, reflecting traditional local pronunciation.
  • HeavyA large, powerfully built scoundrel or thug.