Wexford Slang, Page 10
More Wexford slang, numbers 361 to 400, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.
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The term used to describe the quays in Wexford town before they were replaced…
A fine pair of legs on a member of the opposite sex.
Term of affection, means bit of a messer.
To punch someone.
A blunt instruction to leave someone's house immediately.
You couldn't get your nose out the door
Said when complaining about how bad the weather has been.
A girl who is quick to pick a fight or quarrel.
A description used by young people in Wexford to indicate that they like something.
In a state of furious anger or severe agitation.
Arklow, Co.
Slept in the drawer with the knives
Said of someone remarkably sharp witted or clever.
Can you give me a lift?
A rather stupid person who lacks common sense.
A facetious description of the minimal culinary effort applied to meat by the good…
The herb known as rocket.
A great time or excellent fun.
The appointed hour in the evening to abandon manual labor and return indoors for dinner.
To skid dramatically along the tarmac while driving.
An exclamation at the foul smell left after someone has broken wind.
An expression of disbelief or dismissal.
An emphatic declaration of being extremely busy or pressed for time.
To engage in sexual intercourse.
Expressing a complete inability or lack of energy to undertake a task.
Id ate d arse off a low fliyin' pidgeon
Extremely hungry.
Who does that fellow think he is?
A corruption of the term "a piece of ray".
When a compact disc is malfunctioning by repeatedly jumping between tracks.
A witty retort to someone who has just said "So."
Used to describe a person from the Faythe end of Wexford town.
A friendly greeting inquiring about recent gossip or news.
A person who is exceedingly difficult to contact or reach.
A nonsense tag appended after the phrase "I might as well".
A term used by residents of Wexford town to describe people from Rosslare.
An eager inquiry after news of a death, typically delivered in one rapid breath.
An appreciative comment on someone's physical attractiveness, especially their posterior.
An expression of disbelief or dismissal.
Used to suggest definite action.
Eating in a messy, voracious manner reminiscent of a pig.
An exceptionally difficult bowel movement.
Wexford town.