Puck

n.

Heard in Galway, Cork, Mayo and Wexford

A punch or blow. Also to strike someone.

I hit em a puck in da jaw" "He hit him a puck in the jaw

Posh English

I delivered him a stout blow to the jaw.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Mayo
• Wexford

Related terms

• Puck in da schnoutA forceful strike delivered with a closed fist to an opponent's nose.
• Playing puckActing the maggot or behaving badly.
• Puck a boutPlaying a light, informal game of hurling.
• Puck de snotTo slap someone around the head.
• Mawster blowA devastating emotional blow or severe setback.
• LampTo strike, punch, or deliver a heavy blow to someone.