Tipperary Slang, Page 10

More Tipperary slang, numbers 361 to 400, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.

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  1. As sure as God made apples

    An emphatic affirmation in response to a question.

  2. Big shovel

    A large penis.

  3. Cronánin

    Complaining or whinging.

  4. Duor

    Door.

  5. Peteen bán

    A term of endearment addressed to a small child.

  6. Pishy

    An expression of sympathy or minor misfortune.

  7. Tipping away

    Something or someone working well.

  8. Antinn dat shines

    Anything eye-catching enough to tempt theft.

  9. Better out than yer eye

    Said upon breaking wind.

  10. Dats de choon de owl cow died on

    The same old story or tiresome hard-luck tale.

  11. Hayes bejaysus

    Hayes Hotel in Thurles, County Tipperary.

  12. Mushas

    People from a particular south Tipperary parish; a hurling nickname.

  13. Sir

    A form of address used at the beginning or end of sentences.

  14. As black as d arse of a coal bucket

    Extremely dirty or filthy.

  15. Bould Mopsy

    A cheeky or impudent child, especially a bold young rascal.

  16. Buckape

    To lose control completely, go wild, or throw a tremendous tantrum.

  17. Cock

    To lift or raise, especially a leg as when a dog urinates.

  18. Cross as a bag a cats

    Extremely angry or bad tempered.

  19. Every whore an their mother

    A large crowd or throng of people.

  20. Fare

    Very.

  21. Flamin

    Completely hammered or intoxicated to an impressive degree.

  22. May be get an itch that'll never be scratched

    A curse wishing ill fortune upon someone.

  23. Not an earthly

    No chance whatsoever.

  24. Scabby babby

    An expression of extreme hunger, even to the point of eating something unpalatable.

  25. Soppin

    Soaking wet or drenched through.

  26. That bates banagher

    That is hard to believe or difficult to credit.

  27. Turfmowl

    Fine particles of peat dust.

  28. We put him down well

    The deceased was given a good send off at the wake / funeral.

  29. Bar me, bar me

    No one will put me out except me.

  30. Burner

    A saucepan.

  31. Can I've the arse of [consumable item]

    Used when asking for the last bit of something, most commonly a roll, bag of chips.

  32. Fuck ya ta hell an back aginn

    An expression of extreme anger meaning damn you or I am furious with you.

  33. Full as an egg

    Full to capacity, can refer to a fill of alcohlic beverages or food.

  34. God bless de mark

    Usually said to soften the blow when passing a comment on someone less fortunate.

  35. Hell for ledder

    Going rather fast or at full speed.

  36. The fun of cork

    To enjoy oneself greatly.

  37. We'll put you in a glass cage and throw sugar at you

    To describe someone who is a bit precious about themselves.

  38. Wearin the face off her

    Engaging in heavy, passionate kissing.

  39. Aw will ya stop

    An exclamation of disbelief, annoyance, or telling someone to cease talking.

  40. Be the wheelers aunt

    An emphatic expression of surprise, exhaustion, or general disbelief.

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