Horse box

n.

Heard in Down, Leitrim, Armagh, Louth, Westmeath and Meath

A stupid person. Also used simply to mean a person.

In use

Would ya look at that horsebox!" "Well Horse Box hows tricks

Posh English

Would you look at that absolute fool! Well old chap, how are things with you?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Meath
  • Leitrim (not in the dictionary)