Lamp

adj.

Heard in Kildare, Kilkenny, Cork, Wexford, Galway, Derry, Limerick and Down

To strike, punch, or deliver a heavy blow to someone.

I'll lamp him over the head if he doesn't shut his gob!

Posh English

I shall strike the fellow firmly across the pate if he does not cease his jabbering!

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Cork
• Wexford
• Galway
• Derry
• Limerick
• Down

Related terms

• Lamp d feen der laLook at the sexy boy over there!
• Lamp the fiendAn exhortation to look at or take notice of a particular fellow.
• Lamp the gatch on the fienLook at the peculiar walk on that young fellow.
• Mawster blowA devastating emotional blow or severe setback.
• Plant a boxshTo throw a punch or deliver a blow.
• PuckA blow or punch. Also a threat to deliver one.