Messer

n.

Heard in Galway and Dublin

A person who is habitually up to mischief or no good.

In use

Johns a rite messer

Posh English

John is a thoroughly mischievous fellow.

Same phrase, other counties

  • BlagardA rascal or messer, someone who stirs things up.
  • BlegardA mischievous rogue, messer, or untrustworthy rascal.
  • Go boyTerm of affection, means bit of a messer. done sumtin stupid and funny or a bit bold.
  • HairdresserRhyming slang for a messer, i.e. a tiresome joker.
  • MaggotA messer or joker; one who teases or plays the fool.
  • RooterA clumsy, foolish or inept person; a messer.