Tatters

adj.

Heard in Galway and Tipperary

Feeling very unwell or in a bad state.

In use

Jaysus I'm in absolute tatters today.

Posh English

Good heavens I am feeling decidedly under the weather today.

Same phrase, other counties

  • State a yaaYou look unwell or in a bad state.
  • Bad wayA state of being unwell or out of sorts for some time.
  • StateA bad or unfortunate situation.
  • AngisFeeling profoundly unwell, sickly, or looking like death warmed up.
  • Like a shit on a slateFeeling unwell or nauseous, as if one might vomit at any moment.
  • ShookLooking or feeling distinctly unwell.