Skip

n.

Heard in Galway and Dublin

A friendly term of address for a male acquaintance, similar to mate or chief.

In use

Alri' skip, is it yerself that's in it like?

Posh English

Good day, old fellow, is that truly you present?

Same phrase, other counties

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  • BubillahA friendly term of address for a male companion, akin to mate or boy.
  • BatmanA friendly form of address for one's mate.
  • ChiefA term of respect or approval for a male.
  • HairoilA friendly greeting used for a male acquaintance or friend.