Wexford Slang, Page 2

More Wexford slang, numbers 41 to 80, most popular first, each with a short meaning. Click any word for examples and a Posh English translation.

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  1. G'wan outta dah

    Get out of it...you're having me on or.

  2. Wireless

    The radio, typically with the tuner fixed between 95.6 and 96.4 FM.

  3. Jaysus your as usefull as a ashtray on a honda 50

    You sir are unqualitified for the job and are useless.

  4. Eh lad

    A form of address for a male, particularly in the New Ross area.

  5. Up & down like a whoers knickers

    Something moving up and down in a consistent or repetitive manner.

  6. Any steamers?

    A request for a cigarette.

  7. Whirly burger

    A particularly delicious or splendid burger.

  8. A bird never flew on one wing

    One should not limit oneself to a single romantic partner.

  9. Get outta the garden

    An expression of disbelief or an impolite way of telling someone to go away.

  10. Rissole

    A deep-fried potato cake flavoured with herbs.

  11. Corped

    To get into trouble.

  12. Ring sting

    An acute condition of a burning sensation on or around one's anus.

  13. Teabaggin

    Sucking someone ball sack.

  14. Shanks mare

    Proceeding on foot.

  15. Scours

    Diarrhoea.

  16. Tinnies

    Cans of cheap, ungraded alcohol.

  17. Dog rough

    A person who fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

  18. Onda

    A uniquely Wexfordian way of saying "Well done".

  19. Chape

    Something stupid or worthless.

  20. Bad way

    To be extremely drunk.

  21. Shamozzle

    A man who is particularly fond of drinking beer.

  22. Angish

    Appearing unwell, pale, or sickly.

  23. Bagle

    An incompetent or unskilled person.

  24. Crawc Lawd

    How are you, my friend?

  25. Spraoi

    Fun or great enjoyment.

  26. Road frontage

    To own land with road access that can be sold as building sites, implying one has money.

  27. Bumper crop

    A large or substantial crowd.

  28. Puck a bout

    Playing a light, informal game of hurling.

  29. I am on you

    I am telling on you or reporting your misdeeds.

  30. Clen

    To clean.

  31. Oh be the Lord, Harry!

    An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.

  32. Bidda lord lamma jaaazus

    An exclamation of extreme surprise or shock.

  33. Ne'er a babby in the house washed!

    A day on which one has accomplished almost nothing.

  34. How's the body

    A familiar greeting inquiring after one's health.

  35. Sheddin

    Going to the nightclub in Bunclody.

  36. Balls a flower

    A description of new potatoes that are floury and dry.

  37. Trout

    Can be used in nearly every sentence possible.

  38. Arigh san

    A friendly greeting between men.

  39. Face like a blind cobbler's thumb

    An unattractive person.

  40. Some man for gettin the shift

    A fellow who is very successful at attracting romantic or sexual partners.

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