Gurrier

n.

Heard in Kilkenny, Dublin and Galway

A thug or troublemaker. Also: a feckless or idle young man.

In use

You just a gurrier arent ya" "That fellah's notin but a little gurrier!

Posh English

You are nothing but a troublemaker are you not. That fellow is nothing but a feckless young wastrel.

Same phrase, other counties

  • A gurrierA streetwise young tearaway or petty criminal from the town; a little hooligan.
  • Young oneA young woman or girl, often used with mild familiarity.
  • Young wanA young woman or girl.
  • A young she ratA female juvenile delinquent.
  • A young whelpA male teenage delinquent or rascal.
  • Big soft young fellaUsually the corner forward on a hurling team who stands six foot six but is as soft as…