Mankey

n.

Heard in Kilkenny and Galway

Unpleasant, nasty or of poor quality.

In use

O thats mankey.

Posh English

Oh that is thoroughly unpleasant and quite disagreeable.

Same phrase, other counties

  • QualityOf superior standard; excellent or top-notch.
  • Dry oneA mean or unpleasant act; a nasty trick.
  • Ya cunchaYou nasty or unpleasant person.
  • A ball of shitSomething of exceptionally poor quality or thoroughly unpleasant.
  • CatUnpleasant, useless or of poor quality.
  • GackOf poor quality, unpleasant, or disagreeable.