The gawks

v.

Heard in Galway, Cavan and Westmeath

The sensation of being on the verge of vomiting, especially while drinking.

Ive a bad case of da gawks

Posh English

I have a most unpleasant case of impending nausea.

Same phrase, other counties

• Westmeath

Related terms

• GawksVomiting or the urge to vomit.
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