Quare wan

n.

Heard in Mayo and Galway

A young lady of questionable morals.

In use

That quare wan there is looin' for a ride

Posh English

That young lady over there appears to be seeking intimate congress.

  • Young wanA young woman or girl.
  • WanOne. Can mean the number one I.e. might simply be a mis-pronunciation of "one" or could…
  • Chancin quare onesAttempting to secure a romantic or sexual encounter with an unsavoury young woman.
  • QuareStrange, unusual or peculiar.
  • Quare badExtremely or intensely bad.
  • Quare hawkAn eccentric or peculiar person.

FAQ

What does Quare wan mean?

A young lady of questionable morals.

How do you use Quare wan?

For example: “That quare wan there is looin' for a ride” In Posh English: That young lady over there appears to be seeking intimate congress.