Tipperary Slang, Page 7

More Tipperary slang, numbers 241 to 280, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.

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  1. Fillum

    A film or motion picture.

  2. Maw-mouth

    A person who cannot keep a secret or refrain from gossiping.

  3. Chape

    Something stupid or worthless.

  4. Talent

    Attractive people, usually of the opposite sex.

  5. Readies

    Ready cash; available money.

  6. How's yer arse for luv bites?

    A cheeky, nonsensical greeting used to ask how someone is getting on.

  7. Gee-hair

    An extremely tiny measurement, the width of a woman's pubic hair.

  8. Yan or dat!

    An urgent command to move quickly or get a shift on.

  9. Baba

    A childish person who makes a fuss over minor grievances.

  10. Glugger

    A heavy missile or projectile, especially one dropped from a height.

  11. Cods wallop

    Nonsense; something utterly unbelievable.

  12. You sir

    A South Kilkenny term used between men to emphasise a point.

  13. Noody nawdy

    An insipid or indecisive person; one lacking in courage.

  14. Sound job

    An expression of approval or agreement; splendid.

  15. Molly coddle

    To spoil or overprotect someone to an excessive degree.

  16. Tundish

    A funnel.

  17. Rasper

    A loud, high-pitched fart.

  18. Scobe

    An unsavoury character.

  19. Flitters

    In bits (can be used to describe something broken or an upset stomach).

  20. Bastern

    Bad or awful.

  21. Cur

    A cheeky or bold young lad, as called by an older person giving out to him.

  22. Skit

    A great laugh, a funny incident, or an amusing turn of events.

  23. Steam off my piss

    Exceedingly stingy, tight-fisted, or ungenerous.

  24. Fluke

    Polite alternative to 'feck' yet more severe that 'flute.

  25. Balls a flower

    A description of new potatoes that are floury and dry.

  26. Bould

    Bold or cross in temperament.

  27. You will yeah!

    An expression of disbelief or sarcasm meaning "I know you will not".

  28. Meeting

    A romantic tryst or casual liaison with someone.

  29. Mickey money

    Children's allowance.

  30. Rat's arse

    To not care whatsoever about a matter; an expression of absolute indifference.

  31. Cute Cork hoor

    A backhanded compliment describing a shrewd, charming Corkonian.

  32. Face like a blind cobbler's thumb

    An unattractive person.

  33. D'ark

    Local shorthand for a specific popular drinking establishment or pub.

  34. Yart

    A more emphatic way of saying yes.

  35. Bookin'

    Extremely angry or upset.

  36. Club g

    Refers to grants niteclub, cashel.

  37. Get a handle onnid

    To get a handle on it.

  38. I won't ate ya!

    A reassurance that there is nothing to be afraid of.

  39. Mooch

    Someone who loiters around the goals during a football match.

  40. Mouth on him

    A person who talks excessively, loudly or spreads rumours.

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