Kerry Slang, Page 7
More Kerry slang, numbers 241 to 280, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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Indomitable people whom nothing can stop or hold back.
A guttural grunt used as a preface before speaking.
Meaning "as if" or "by the way".
General gibberish or nonsense used in rural conversations.
Two males competing aggressively for the affections of one female.
The need to apply make-up.
Extremely unattractive.
To soothe or quieten an animal, especially a cow, while handling it.
A silly person, blockhead, or absolute eejit.
A person who is exceptionally tight with money.
To leave a place quickly.
An exclamation of disbelief or derision at a poor or clumsy attempt.
To engage in sexual intercourse.
She walked through the stupid wood and got hit by every branch
A description of someone who is not very intelligent.
Extremely attractive or desirable in appearance.
A small person.
A term of mild rebuke for someone who has made a mistake.
Something outstanding or legendary.
A very stupid or foolish person.
To mess up or ruin something.
When someone is ruling the town with an iron fist.
Extremely ungenerous or miserly.
An exclamation of sudden pain, dismay, or acute annoyance.
A playful or affectionate term for the female genitalia.
A pint of stout or beer, or a session involving many.
To urinate.
To describe someone as a fool or idiot.
An appeal to ensure someone fully understands your meaning or instructions.
People who hail from the glen in Ballinskelligs.
Shampoo or shower gel.
A man of formidable courage, physical strength, and unwavering bravery.
Large, unruly crowds of people arriving in great numbers.
Very drunk indeed.
Go on out of that.
Describing someone who is exceptionally weak, lazy, or lacking in vigor.
In Gaelic football, running with the ball at pace while keeping the head down to avoid…
To be extremely close to someone or something, in an intrusive or intimate manner.
Well done, son.
Sarcastic response used to mock someone's bravado or threats.
A pub or nightclub filled predominantly with men.