Serious

n.

Heard in Sligo and Limerick

Used for emphasis, similar to very or extremely.

In use

Jeez lads, that was some serious rain last night.

Posh English

Good heavens, gentlemen, that was some extraordinarily heavy rain last night.

Same phrase, other counties

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