Quare

n.

Heard in Waterford, Cavan, Kildare, Clare, Donegal, Fermanagh, Derry, Kerry, Down, Wexford and Wicklow

Something odd or peculiar.

In use

Jaysus luk at da yoke over dere it looks a bit quare.

Posh English

Heavens, observe that contraption over there. It appears rather peculiar.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Quare hawkAn odd or eccentric fellow.
  • Quare tacA peculiar and potent mixture of different alcoholic drinks in a single glass.
  • Quare wonA peculiar or notable woman; often used affectionately or suspiciously.
  • Odd sortAn eccentric or peculiar individual.
  • Chancin quare onesAttempting to secure a romantic or sexual encounter with an unsavoury young woman.
  • Quare badExtremely or intensely bad.