Scoby

exp.

Heard in Louth and Waterford

A friend.

In use

Well scoby are yiz headin' over to the far side (either side of the bridge in Drogheda depending on what side your on) for a few scoops?

Posh English

Hullo old friend, are you heading across to the opposite bank for a few libations?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Waterford (not in the dictionary)
  • No botherThat is fine, no problem at all.
  • SoundAn approving term meaning reliable, agreeable, fun and without hassle; the same as dead…
  • HorseboxA friendly term of address used between pals upon meeting.
  • AyeYes; also used at intervals while listening to a tedious speaker.