Tipperary Slang, Page 23
More Tipperary slang, numbers 881 to 920, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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An exclamation regarding an unpleasant or overpowering odour emanating from a person.
To wear or proudly display an article of clothing.
A sweet.
Went over in a boat an came back in a bowt
The "bowt" is said with an english accent.
To become extremely agitated, angry or upset.
A hard-bristled scrubbing brush.
An expression indicating that there is nothing happening or nothing of interest occurring.
Claiming unemployment benefit while also working.
A small amount of monetary funds, typically a few coins or notes.
Suffering greatly from excessive heat.
My wife and I.
A miserly or tight-fisted person.
A haircut.
Supposedly.
An excessively talkative person, a chatterbox.
Neither here nor there, in a state of confusion.
A term of endearment addressed to a small child.
Not a breath of wind.
Not worth the effort involved.
A sharp cuff or slap delivered with the hand, often to discipline.
Recounting or reminiscing about old stories from days gone by.
Move over.
A warning that the mother cat will scratch you if you continue to bother her kittens.
A bunch, bundle or portion of something.
To become enraged or lose one's temper.
It's hard to believe, but he has given the chickens the food habitually reserved…
An emphatic affirmative; yes I certainly would.
When something annoying happens, or an unexpected event, usually bad news.
A simile used to describe someone who has become overweight.
Two common things in ireland, a big rat and an old farmer.
To have a cup of tea.
The exact image or likeness of someone.
A bitterly cold, dry wind.
Looking decidedly unwell or poorly.
The buttocks or posterior, especially when prominent.
I have no idea.
An expression indicating a virtual absence of hair, especially on a balding head.
To display an extreme and insatiable demand for food.
I'd ate the back door buttered
A term to describe someone who is very hungry indeed.
Fuel such as petrol or diesel.