Scan

n.

Heard in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon

A person from Milltown, County Galway. Also a term for a fellow or friend, used by certain locals as it would be considered unethical for them to say "sham".

In use

Hows things scan?" "Howsgoin' Scan?

Posh English

How are things progressing, my good fellow? How are you keeping, old sport?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Tinfoil countyLimerick term for Tipperary. Based on the traditional Tipperary practice of bringing the…
  • The wee countyA affectionate moniker for County Louth, the smallest county in Ireland.
  • ShamA form of greeting. Can also mean friend or fellow.
  • Moy-BoyA person from Moycullen, County Galway; also implying an innocent or naive fellow.
  • Hate that bally showerMild disapproval of one's neighbours or a certain group of locals.
  • Gammy shamA bad or useless fellow; a fool.