Quare

n.

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

Quite or rather; to a notable degree.

In use

Aye, he's a quare geg alright

Posh English

Indeed, he is quite an amusing character.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Quare wonA peculiar or notable woman; often used affectionately or suspiciously.
  • Quare sickenedDisappointed or feeling quite downhearted.
  • Chancin quare onesAttempting to secure a romantic or sexual encounter with an unsavoury young woman.
  • Quare badExtremely or intensely bad.
  • Quare hawkAn eccentric or peculiar person.
  • Quare oneOne's wife, girlfriend or regular female partner.

FAQ

What does Quare mean?

Quite or rather; to a notable degree.

How do you use Quare?

For example: “Aye, he's a quare geg alright” In Posh English: Indeed, he is quite an amusing character.