Tipperary Slang, Page 26

More Tipperary slang, numbers 1001 to 1040, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.

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  1. Uppity

    To argue or become argumentative.

  2. Upta no good

    Doing something wrong.

  3. Ate ya

    To be severely reprimanded or scolded by someone.

  4. Deyes

    Colloquial pronunciation and term for the eyes.

  5. Fondy

    A kiss.

  6. Fong it

    The throw or pass something with vigour.

  7. Fronkey brass

    Extremely cold, enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey.

  8. Go back you fool

    A term used to Halt or stop a person performing some task.

  9. Hes adinside

    A folksy variant of "he's inside.

  10. Hoopincoff

    Whooping cough.

  11. Megg

    Hi pops how was the little darling whilst we were out.

  12. Out an out bastard

    A thoroughly unpleasant or disagreeable fellow.

  13. Poppycock

    Complete nonsense or idle prattle uttered by someone talking through their hat.

  14. Prod iv a sprong

    The tine of a pitchfork.

  15. Pure tick

    An aggressive drunkard.

  16. Puss music

    The act of whistling a tune.

  17. Quarespakes

    Amusing talk or utterances.

  18. Receevin end

    In trouble, especially with one's spouse upon returning home.

  19. Sniffin

    Making a romantic advance or chatting someone up.

  20. Tracka der feet

    The footprints or tracks left by a hen or chicken.

  21. Wore der floots

    To have frequent sexual activity with someone.

  22. A handy number

    An easy or undemanding job.

  23. Axle grace

    Heavy grease, especially of poor quality.

  24. De bawls ovvim

    The loud bellowing of a bull.

  25. Die roaring like Doran's ass

    A colourful Tipperary curse wishing an unpleasant or agonising death on someone.

  26. Dim hoody lads

    Suspicious characters in hooded tops, typically up to no good.

  27. Dip

    Grease from a frying pan.

  28. Fierce looky

    Extremely unlucky.

  29. Full as a goose

    Completely and uncomfortably satiated after eating a heavy meal.

  30. Hav'nt a rex

    Being completely broke or destitute; having no money whatsoever.

  31. He'd ate shit if twas canned right

    Describes a person who would eat absolutely anything.

  32. In de rags

    Menstruating.

  33. Jobby

    Childish term for faeces.

  34. Mickey mouse course

    A course or qualification regarded as simplistic or intended for those of limited ability.

  35. Mouth from his arse

    Annoying or tiresome in the extreme.

  36. New line

    An old road, ironically referred to as new.

  37. Plaster

    A heavy blow or to deliver one.

  38. Pull or set

    Unwilling to make any effort or decision whatsoever.

  39. Sossies

    Sausages.

  40. Whit haired boy

    The favourite or pet of the family.

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