Givin' it fong

v.

Heard in Waterford

To exert tremendous effort; to go at something with great vigour.

In use

The Bodhrán concert was deadly, they were really givin' it fong.

Posh English

The bodhran concert was quite splendid. They were applying themselves with tremendous vigour.

  • Fong itThe throw or pass something with vigour. One may give something fong.
  • Givin' the glad eyeFlirting with someone by casting amorous or suggestive glances.
  • HollyAn exhortation to exert maximum effort or to perform a task with great vigour.
  • FongA total mess, botch, or untidy state.
  • Take off shoes and give her socksTo exert a great deal of effort in order to complete a task.
  • Great ladA male who by his misdeeds is in fact not great at all.