Taken

n.

Heard in Wexford

Meaning embarrassed in public having done something or said something. Also: A term used when expressing embarrassment. Also: Embarrassed, mortified etc.

Ah lads I was taken when I spilled the coke all over me mickey" "I got jocked in front of de girls today, Jaysus I was taken!" "Oh lord she's taken. or oh my god I'm taken!

Posh English

Good heavens, lads, I was mortified when I spilled the coke all over my male member.

Related terms

• We're takenTo be embarrassed. Sometimes swept can be used in place of taken.
• Ur takenAn expression used when someone has embarrassed themselves.
• Water with the piss taken out of itWeak tea.
• MortoExtremely embarrassed or mortified.
• ScunderedMortified or deeply embarrassed on someone else's behalf.
• SkunderedEmbarrassed or mortified.