Stall

v.

Heard in Sligo, Waterford, Mayo, Longford, Galway and Westmeath

To wait, halt, or pause for a moment.

In use

Stall for me there now, I'm just tying me laces!

Posh English

Do wait for me right there for a moment, I am merely securing my footwear fastenings.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Stall upTo wait, halt, or pause for a brief moment.
  • Stall itAn instruction to wait, pause, or halt one's current movement.
  • Stall the ballAn appeal to wait, pause, or hold on a moment.
  • Stall the ball ladsAn appeal to wait a moment or pause proceedings.
  • Stall de ballAn exhortation to wait or hold up, equivalent to "stall" or "hold your horses".
  • Stall da beansWait for me or stop what you are doing.