Waterford Slang, Page 21

More Waterford slang, numbers 801 to 840, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.

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  1. Hat on a hook

    In its proper or expected place.

  2. Jobbies

    Faeces.

  3. Like a Burton's dummy

    Very smartly or immaculately dressed, usually a man.

  4. Lubawn

    Drunk and disorderly.

  5. Moggerleys

    Male reproductive spherical twin underhang.

  6. Pure mank

    Something truly disgusting or horrible.

  7. Sessionin

    A very long and lively party or spree.

  8. Shaymuss

    An unmerciful knee in the lateral thigh muscle causing temporary paralysis…

  9. Louk

    A low life, someone as tight as a greyhounds arse!

  10. Message bag

    A shopping bag.

  11. Never never

    Hire purchase.

  12. Stomached

    Startled or taken by surprise.

  13. Divine gallybanders

    Extremely drunk.

  14. Napper tandy

    Actually a legendary figure of the Irish revolutionary movement around the time of 1798.

  15. Skegger

    A footballer who just boots the ball up the pitch without looking where its going…

  16. Won't walk out in the mud

    Possessing a healthy amount of common sense; certainly no fool.

  17. Stix / sticks

    The countryside or somewhere far from town or city.

  18. Across the bridgers

    Those who live in the ferrybank.

  19. Dollyacker

    A woman who overdoes it with makeup.

  20. Large bottle

    A pint bottle, usually of Guinness.

  21. Warp

    To strike something or someone hard.

  22. Look crooked

    To look at someone in even the slightest disapproving manner.

  23. Sod buster

    A farmer or countryman who works the land.

  24. Go whistle to the next alley

    A definite refusal; go away empty handed.

  25. Pure stink

    Something that is thoroughly unpleasant or of very poor quality.

  26. See ye later

    A casual farewell.

  27. Pignorant

    Used to describe someone that is Pig Ignornant and is a combination of both words.

  28. Taw

    As regards chynies, mebs or marbles the Taw is the largest variety.

  29. Scaldin'

    Scalding; a shame, a pity, something very disappointing.

  30. Dicky Rock

    An unearthly rock formation in the shape of an erect penis complete with testicles…

  31. She's gone for the milk and oil can

    An old expression used by my grandmother and mother when an actor / actress in a film…

  32. Squeaky bum

    A term describing a severe state of nervousness/anxiety.

  33. Chassis

    Body.

  34. Mixed marraige

    A couple originating from two different counties.

  35. Would ye spread em on yer toast?

    Attractive enough to be edible.

  36. Surprice

    When you get a price for something and it comes as somewhat of a shock to the system.

  37. Stickin out

    Good, great, brilliant.

  38. Like a baby's arm holding an apple

    To imply someone is generously endowed in the male member.

  39. Manippulator

    A torturing device used on men to get them to do something they normally wouldn't.

  40. Scunders

    Underpants or underwear.

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