Ska

n.

Heard in Cork, Sligo and Clare

News. Also used as a greeting to ask how things are.

In use

Any skaa?" "Whats the ska lyk

Posh English

Any news? What is the current state of affairs like?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Anee ska?A friendly greeting inquiring after news or gossip, literally asking if one has any…
  • Ask me HogwartsA rude refusal, equivalent to "ask my arse".
  • A garda wouldnt ask me thatA sarcastic retort to an overly personal question.
  • Ask me arseAn impolite way of saying no to someone whilst instructing them to feck off. "Go and…
  • Ask me bollixA cheeky or dismissive reply to any question.
  • Ask me holeTo request another to direct their question to one's anus, full in the knowledge that…