Tipperary Slang, Page 28
More Tipperary slang, numbers 1081 to 1120, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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To talk in a meandering and nonsensical fashion.
The person has a very sulky or moody expression.
A pocket handkerchief used for clearing one's nose.
A threat to remain silent or risk having one's jaw broken.
An emphatic expression of agreement.
To accelerate sharply and drive a vehicle with great speed and force.
To receive a punch.
Dressed up elaborately or wearing excessively ornate evening attire.
A standard friendly greeting inquiring after someone's wellbeing.
Describing someone who is utterly clueless, foolish or at a complete loss.
He/she wouldnt find time in a clock shop
Describing someone who is very busy or self-centred.
Bucking violently, as a horse or donkey might.
The slightest clue, notion, or inkling about something.
A phrase indicating that a person is lazy or unmotivated and requires stern correction…
An exclamation employed in a variety of contexts to express surprise.
Little to no reaction, response, or encouraging feedback from a person.
An affectionate term of address for a dear friend or comrade.
Lazy idle person who hangs around doing nothing.
Menstruation.
Postponing something indefinitely.
Disappointed or feeling quite downhearted.
To curse and swear at someone with great vigour.
To insist emphatically that something is true.
Up here for thinking, down there for dancing
Usually said after saying something smart or intelligent.
A witty retort to the question "how's your granny for turf".
Of no value whatsoever; something one would not even use as toilet paper.
It shall all be revealed or come out in the end.
To be fortunate or lucky.
Sexual intercourse.
A phrase urging a hurler to strike his opponent without restraint.
A pleasant and friendly girl who is mistakenly thought to be flirtatious.
Colloquial term for a person's underwear or knickers.
A head start or advantage in a contest.
Moaning or complaining in a tiresome manner.
From the Nenagh area, used to describe something that is very good.
Have to do something you don't want to, or admit defeat.
Yes indeed I did.
Having a kiss with a boy or girl.
Mucus from the lungs.
A wry comment on someone who is exceptionally thin.