Sligo Slang, Page 5

More Sligo slang, numbers 161 to 200, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.

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  1. Burn

    A severe disappointment or letdown when plans fall through.

  2. Hole

    The posterior opening of the alimentary canal.

  3. Happy out

    Perfectly content or satisfied with a situation.

  4. Hand shandy

    Male masturbation.

  5. Score

    A twenty euro note; money.

  6. Are ye well?

    Are you in good form or how are you keeping.

  7. Black

    Extremely crowded or busy.

  8. Ginge

    A red-haired person.

  9. Briar

    Used to describe someone in a foul humour.

  10. Culchie

    Derogitory term for a country person derived from the word 'culture'.

  11. Legend

    An exceptionally admirable or popular person.

  12. A few scoops

    An invitation to join for drinks in the pub.

  13. Legging it

    Running away at speed, especially to escape from trouble.

  14. Lush

    Drink, meaning alcohol itself.

  15. Oul fella

    One's father.

  16. Riding

    The act of going out with or courting someone.

  17. Fella

    A male or boyfriend.

  18. Slash

    An act of urination.

  19. Wee

    Small in size, extent, or degree; often used affectionately in speech.

  20. The cut of ya

    A critical observation regarding the untidy or unkempt state of a person's appearance.

  21. Gaff

    A house or home.

  22. Canny

    Cannot; unable to do something.

  23. Nahin

    Waterford pronunciation of the word nothing.

  24. Fair fucks

    An exclamation of sincere praise, credit, or congratulation.

  25. Blue

    Completely disoriented or out of one's senses as a result of consuming alcohol or drugs.

  26. Bobfoc

    Body Off Baywatch Face Off Crimewatch- can be a very deceivingly good looking person…

  27. Mint

    Splendid, excellent, or exceptionally attractive.

  28. Free gaff

    A house with no parents present.

  29. Line

    To engage in a romantic relationship or an illicit affair with another person.

  30. Cuck

    The slightest sound or noise.

  31. Born in a field

    An expression used when someone leaves a door open on a cold day.

  32. Gick

    Excrement or something unpleasant.

  33. Hows the form

    A greeting inquiring after someone's health or general state.

  34. Header

    A foolish or eccentric person; a head-the-ball.

  35. Scab

    Something terrible or awful.

  36. Numpty

    A harmlessly foolish or blundering person.

  37. Clane

    To be extremely drunk or severely intoxicated, while enjoying a serious buzz.

  38. Stop the lights

    An exclamation of utter disbelief, astonishment, or shock.

  39. Head

    A term of address for a mate or buddy.

  40. Scratcher

    One's bed.

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