Yeoo

exp.

A roar of delight or approval, the Irish whoop. The more o's, the happier the roarer.

Heard in Cork

Also spelt Yeeooo

In use

Dey scored in de last minute, yeooo!

Lawrence Muck's posh English
Lawrence Muck

Shall I translate it into posh English for you, mucker?

My, my, what a surprise. Here it is in posh English.

They scored in the final minute. Hurrah!

Questions

What does yeoo mean in Ireland?

A roar of delight or approval, the Irish whoop. The more o's, the happier the roarer.

Where in Ireland do people say yeoo?

People say yeoo in Cork.

How do you use yeoo in a sentence?

“Dey scored in de last minute, yeooo!”

Updated

Same phrase, other counties

  • Cork (not in the dictionary)
  • An ass's roarWith an Ass meaning a donkey. Describing something unlikely to happen.
  • Within a donkey's roarAnywhere near. Usually said in the negative, of somewhere you'd never be.
  • Allied irishMeaning w.ank.
  • Cowlacht from IrishA ruined or abandoned house, especially one in a dilapidated state.
  • Full IrishA particularly voluminous bowel movement following a large fried breakfast.
  • Aha scrawAn exclamation voicing approval or delight at something.

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