Haymaker

n.

Heard in Cork and Waterford

A powerful, swinging punch thrown with the intention of flooring someone.

If you don't wise up, I'll land a haymaker on your jaw!

Posh English

If you do not cease your misbehaviour, I shall administer a hearty cuff to your chin.

Same phrase, other counties

• Waterford

Related terms

• PowerfulThe greatest possible degree of intensity.
• Would ya like a bright digAn aggressive offer of a powerful punch or wallop.
• I am in my ballsEmphatic refusal. Absolutely not.
• If you had 2 brains you'd be twice as stupidA withering putdown directed at someone possessing a profound lack of intelligence.