Kerry Slang, Page 2
More Kerry slang, numbers 41 to 80, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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You might as well be p**sing into the wind
Engaging in an utterly futile or pointless activity.
An ironic description of a girl who is decidedly lacking in class or refinement.
A bad or heavy hit or blow.
To clear a football a great distance, typically high into the air.
An exclamation expressing how thoroughly unpleasant or disappointing something is.
The friend who inevitably vomits on a night out; also the act of vomiting.
Running shoes or trainers.
I understand you completely.
Sexual intercourse from behind.
An easy way of saying I suppose.
Excellent, wonderful or very impressive.
A kick delivered to the head.
A jibe at someone weak or insignificant.
An exhortation to go for it and give everything one has.
To score romantically or sexually with someone.
Dragged through a field of briars
To merit a sound physical thrashing.
You'd want an airplane to catch him
Describing a very fast person.
To describe someone who is drinking beer.
Derived from baguh to describe something that is seriously baguh.
A colloquial greeting or call to catch someone's attention for a chat.
A clumsy, weak, or thoroughly unsuccessful attempt at something.
An exclamation voicing approval or delight at something.
A fine fellow.
Extremely intoxicated or incapacitated from alcohol.
A person from the Tralee area of Kerry.
Close continuos coverage without fouling
The Kerry style of close marking in Gaelic football without committing a foul.
The best bar in Cahirciveen, County Kerry.
Bale that and wrap it in black plastic
To declare that someone is correct or has hit upon the right idea.
A foolish or idiotic person.
An unpleasant, irritable or difficult person of either gender.
To call it a day and head for home.
The geographical direction west, rendered with local dialect pronunciation.
Nonsense, rubbish, or unbelievable talk.
The gap or pass between two mountains.
A milder, bogman version of the exclamation Christ.
A characteristic conversational opening used to greet someone warmly.
To strike or knock someone forcefully.
An interjection meaning "you know what I mean" or "as they say".
A sarcastic affirmative reply to an obvious question.
Leave it as it is.