Galway Slang, Page 11
More Galway slang, numbers 401 to 440, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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A genuinely kind, dependable, and friendly person.
One hundred euro.
An expression of approval or encouragement for what someone says or does.
Cool.
To mock, tease, or take the mickey out of someone.
To drive a vehicle through the front of a shop in order to commit theft.
Extremely stupid.
A useless or unreliable person who consistently fails at things.
A euro coin.
To leave a cigarette unpleasantly wet with saliva before passing it on.
To flirt with, sweet-talk, or chat someone up with romantic intent.
A crude and derogatory insult directed at a group of unruly or objectionable women.
A swaggering young fellow who fancies himself a tough character.
Security guards or park rangers on patrol.
The Spanish arch.
A friendly casual greeting asking how someone is doing.
A television set.
A down-and-out alcoholic who lives on the streets.
A celebratory shout of excitement or triumph.
A portable personal computer, often used with a distinct lack of outdoor supervision.
A wealthy person.
A foolish or silly person; a simpleton.
Addicted to heroin.
A few days ago.
An exclamation of frustration when something has not gone one's way.
A young and innocent person who knows no better.
Shoes, boots, or one's feet.
A remarkably foolish or incompetent fellow.
A mad or eccentric person.
An insult describing someone with an exceptionally unattractive facial appearance.
A woman's handbag or purse, typically carried for personal effects.
To tease or jokingly deceive someone with tall tales.
To strike someone sharply with a weapon or implement.
Fighting or brawling.
Driving.
Must go to the toilet.
A resident of the west side of Galway city.
A person possessing an exceptionally unattractive facial appearance.
Female reproductive organ.
To entice or provoke someone into chasing you.