Kilkenny Slang, Page 6

More Kilkenny slang, numbers 201 to 240, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.

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  1. Cats

    Kilkenny supporters, to be vanquished when Mayo takes over the charts.

  2. Nice one

    An expression of gratitude, approval, or acknowledgement.

  3. Stones

    A simple, slow or foolish person; a complete idiot.

  4. How ya gettin on?

    A form of greeting inquiring after someone's wellbeing.

  5. At nothin'

    Your efforts are futile or amount to nothing.

  6. I may

    An expression meaning one should or ought to do something immediately.

  7. Puck a bout

    Playing a light, informal game of hurling.

  8. Thick as shit

    Very stupid.

  9. Goggle box

    A television set.

  10. Gank

    Disgusting or abhorrent.

  11. How's the body

    A familiar greeting inquiring after one's health.

  12. Ructions

    Unrest, upheaval or a commotion.

  13. Fair play

    An expression of praise, approval, or congratulations for a job well done.

  14. Looney juice

    Cider (generally inexpensive brands).

  15. Mope

    An idiot or fool.

  16. Beak

    The face or mouth.

  17. Feathers

    A bed, specifically one with a comfortable feather mattress.

  18. De

    A phonetic representation of the definite article the.

  19. Mineral

    A small bottle of a carbonated drink usually given free with a bag of chips…

  20. Howlt

    A firm grip or hold on something.

  21. Loopers

    Mad, eccentric, or completely out of one's mind.

  22. The 'Bridge

    Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny.

  23. Boss-eyes

    A person with a squint.

  24. Diabolical

    Useless, not great, poor.

  25. I dont give two hoots

    I do not care in the slightest.

  26. Poor crater

    Term used to describe someone who something bad has happened to.

  27. Up to ninety

    Exasperated, furious, or pushed to the absolute limit of patience.

  28. Adalled

    Someone who is annoying one or causing mental irritation.

  29. He is a bit of a hammer

    An ass wipe or a bo...x.

  30. Let it in ta fuck would ya

    A full forward in Gaelic football exhorting the midfield to deliver the ball…

  31. A bitter pill

    A woman filled with resentments.

  32. Drink link

    A cash machine or bank ATM.

  33. Bees knees in cat's pyjamas

    A haughty or self-important person.

  34. Captain Scarlet

    An ignoramus who knows nothing about hurling.

  35. Piutred

    Vile or disgusting.

  36. Scutterpullet

    A mischievous little rascal or scamp.

  37. Ate ye out of house and home

    Said of a greedy visitor who would devour everything available.

  38. Barm brack

    A rich fruit cake traditionally eaten at Halloween.

  39. The kittens

    A nickname for the Kilkenny minor hurling team, playing on their status as young cats.

  40. Take a lash

    To visit the lavatory; to urinate.

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