Quare

n.

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

Very strange, peculiar, or unusual.

In use

Jes look at that quare lookin yoke over the hedge!

Posh English

Goodness, observe that peculiarly bizarre contraption stationed over the hedge!

Same phrase, other counties

  • Quare hawkAn eccentric or peculiar person.
  • 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.
  • Chancin quare onesAttempting to secure a romantic or sexual encounter with an unsavoury young woman.
  • Quare badExtremely or intensely bad.
  • Quare oneOne's wife, girlfriend or regular female partner.