Rapid

adj.

Heard in Dublin, Limerick and Galway

Something really good. Can be used in conjunction with 'deadly' for extra emphasis.

In use

Ah, did you see Top of the Pops the other night? It was deadly rapid!

Posh English

Ah, did you see Top of the Pops the other evening? It was absolutely splendid!

Same phrase, other counties

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