Sligo Slang, Page 3

More Sligo slang, numbers 81 to 120, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.

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  1. The curk

    Supreme fun or enjoyment, even better than the craic.

  2. Tins

    Cans of beer or drink in general.

  3. Bit o red

    Nickname for Sligo Rovers football club.

  4. Breakin me shite!

    Laughing uncontrollably.

  5. Zavvi

    The Virgin Megastore music retailer, now rebranded.

  6. I'll hit ya such a headbutt in da balls i'l break ur nose

    A threat of extreme violence, often humorous in its absurdity.

  7. U just got ruined!

    Made a show of.

  8. Bitta munch

    A small amount of food.

  9. I came like a race horse!

    To ejaculate with exceptional force and volume.

  10. I'm only pullin' ur mickey

    To be teasing or messing with someone.

  11. Only coddin

    Only joking or messing about.

  12. 5 slaps

    A threat of physical violence.

  13. Buckleppin

    The mad acts of a person who is overly excited in a disco / nightclub.

  14. Buddenaaadden

    Slang for the Sligo village of Bunnanaddan.

  15. It would freeze the balls off a brass monkey!

    It is extremely cold.

  16. Vintage

    An old or vintage car, especially one's grandfather's.

  17. Wake

    Feeble or lacking in strength.

  18. 8 Dutch

    Eight cans of beer or lager.

  19. As thick as a cow's arse

    Extremely stupid or dense.

  20. About as funny as a burning orphanage!

    Not remotely funny.

  21. Yoke

    Ecstasy tablets or other illicit party pills.

  22. Yer wan

    A casual reference to an unnamed girl or woman, the feminine counterpart to 'yer man'.

  23. Banjaxed

    In a bad state of repair.

  24. Mouldy

    To get drunk, be drunk, be hungover, someting that's disgusting.

  25. How's she cuttin'?

    A common greeting in Monaghan and Cavan, equivalent to hello or how are you.

  26. Pure

    Very.

  27. Savage

    An intensifier denoting something or someone as exceptionally good or impressive.

  28. Cat malogen

    Outrageous, terrible or very bad.

  29. Gimp

    A foolish, annoying, or socially inept male.

  30. Bate

    To beat somebody up.

  31. S'craic?!

    A contraction of 'what is the craic'.

  32. Bullin

    To be angry or furious.

  33. Sound

    An approving term meaning reliable, agreeable, fun and without hassle.

  34. Gammy

    Damaged, defective, or functioning poorly, often applied to an injured limb.

  35. Buck

    A young male.

  36. Stall the digger

    Slow down, hold your horses, or an expression of astonishment.

  37. Bog

    Kissing vigorously or randily.

  38. Box

    A punch.

  39. Go away outta that!

    An expression telling someone to go away and stop annoying one.

  40. Clatter

    A heavy, resounding blow or slap delivered to someone, usually during a scuffle.

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