Muppet

n.

Heard in Waterford, Kilkenny, Sligo, Galway, Limerick, Dublin and Down

A derogatory term for a foolish or ineffectual person, implying a lack of backbone or self-determination.

Shut up, yer only a feckin muppet

Posh English

Be quiet. You are merely a tiresome fool.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Sligo
• Galway
• Limerick
• Dublin
• Down

Related terms

• Fuckin' muppetAn affectionate yet insulting exclamation directed at an absolute fool.
• Muppet in a wheeliebinA fool or idiot.
• Muppet-mobileA poorly or ridiculously modified car.
• LackA complete lack of inclination or will to do something.
• She's some lack boiAn attractive or pleasant young woman.
• Smell off yer lack boyProbably the worst insult you can give a yungfella and will almost certainly lead to one…