Kerry Slang, Page 8
More Kerry slang, numbers 281 to 311, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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A large, heavy or substantially built woman.
A person who is being sneaky or underhand.
A term for anything even slightly old that is always used in inverted form in a sentence.
A great fuss, uproar, or noisy commotion.
A threat of violence.
To wrestle or throw someone to the ground.
A forward somersault.
Dancing energetically or throwing shapes on the dance floor.
An extremely large and muscular man.
Said of a person so profoundly stupid they ought to be euthanised for their own good.
The moment has come to reveal our true character or abilities.
Kicking a person who is already on the ground.
A mild, damp day of misty drizzle, the prevailing weather in the Wesht of Ireland.
An expression of indifference or dismissal.
A clumsy or foolish person, lit.
Performing doughnuts or spinning a car in circles.
Extremely drunk or intoxicated.
Little pieces.
The number seven.
Describing someone who is exceptionally weak, feckless, or lacking physical stamina.
An exclamation of annoyance or displeasure.
An instruction to wait, pause, or hold steady for a short duration.
Who cares.
To describe someone as unable to hold their drink, a lightweight.
An expression used to tell someone not to worry or mind something.
An exaggerated oath used to express utter astonishment.
A disingenuous excuse for a person's whereabouts.
A person who becomes excessively inebriated or intoxicated on drugs or drink.
A fine looking young woman.
A pint of porter or stout.
A naughty or arrogant child, usually a girl.