Tipperary Slang, Page 24
More Tipperary slang, numbers 921 to 960, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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A comprehensive physical beating.
To know something very well indeed.
Runners or trainers.
Shrewd and astute; nobody's fool.
Without doubt.
Childish term for faeces.
Truanting or skipping school for the day.
An outstanding performance, especially in sport.
An admonition to someone who is staring lustfully with their tongue out.
To halt, stop or put an end to something.
A lively fight, commotion or over-excitement.
Proud or big-headed.
Chicken of such poor quality that it is deemed unfit for human consumption.
A challenge indicating the start of a fight.
An expression of mild envy implying that someone else is enjoying an easy or pleasant…
A well-dressed man who is nonetheless unpleasant.
One who talks boldly but lacks the courage to follow through.
Usually the corner forward on a hurling team who stands six foot six but is as soft…
The real thing, impressive.
To inform someone or make them aware of the facts.
Bruise or pinch, where blood gathers in a lump under the skin.
The male organ found between the legs.
A small, useless dog, especially one associated with ladies.
Cut or hacked in a crude, uneven manner.
Hammers of hell.
A commotion or noisy quarrel.
A greeting meaning "how are you".
A grammatical quirk from Tipperary.
Nine Mile House, as used by locals.
A person from County Waterford, especially from Cappoquin or Lismore.
To replace or repair something, especially in the context of household maintenance.
To flatter or curry favour in a sycophantic manner.
To kiss.
A very small amount or tiny portion of something.
An admiring description applied to any vehicle that is not in fact a bus.
An impressive or large car or vehicle.
Having an excessive or voracious appetite.
Usually spoken to animals to get them to slow down/stop.
You couldnt fit a sombrero on him
Describing a person who is very stuck up, cocky or has a 'big head'
One who gossips excessively.