Wakeness

n.

Heard in Tipperary

A sudden spell of faintness or feeling unwell.

In use

I took a bit of a wakeness at de novena in holycross last sundy, 'twas a quare owl feelin, I'm tellin ya.

Posh English

I experienced a sudden spell of faintness at the novena in Holycross last Sunday. It was a most peculiar sensation, I assure you.

  • WhiteyA sudden dizzy or nauseous spell, especially while smoking cannabis.
  • AngisFeeling profoundly unwell, sickly, or looking like death warmed up.
  • Like a shit on a slateFeeling unwell or nauseous, as if one might vomit at any moment.
  • ShookLooking or feeling distinctly unwell.
  • Sick as a lorry load a mars barsAn exclamation used by or of a friend who is feeling distinctly unwell.
  • TattersFeeling very unwell or in a bad state.