Kindling

n.

Heard in Tipperary

Small sticks used as fuel for a fire.

In use

Mam have we any kin, ling.

Posh English

Mother dear, have we any kindling?

  • KippinsSmall pieces of chopped wood used as kindling to start a fire.
  • Hang fireWait. Probably a bastardisation of "Hold your Fire" and "Hang on".
  • CipínTwigs or kindling.
  • Conya sticksAn expression of dismay when something has gone badly wrong.
  • Get away sticksA humorous term for a woman's legs.
  • In the sticksIn the countryside; from a rural area.