Jibber

n.

Heard in Waterford

A term meaning to become scared or apprehensive. Used mainly in team games such as soccer, hurling or any sport where an object is accelerated towards you at force. Sometimes used in the act of courtship.

In use

What are ya doing getting out of the way of the ball boy?! You're some jibber

Posh English

Whatever are you doing, evading the ball, my boy?! You are quite the faint-hearted poltroon.