Translation: A member of the police. Is there any way to just say very or really? It could also denote a place where cheap entertainment can be availed. The term roots from the Irish word sbn, meaning illegal whiskey. Weather type: Fine. Savage, mate. Yer man. Im glad I came across your site. A two-day short trip around the best tourist spots in Ireland is quite a storeen. Ill drop it over later. I know. Sleeveen = Sly, calculating person. You can use give it a lash in a heap of different ways. 2. This is a popular blessing oftentimes used in Catholic weddings or cross-stitched pillows. The jammy hoor!. Thanks Made, I had fun writing this one!Hopefully it gives a brief intro into the popular words visitors will hear and not run a mile!! .thank YOU for your kind comments as well. lemonkerdz from LIMA, PERU on November 06, 2012: man i loved this article, my family came from Swords in ireland, although i have never been, but it was amazing to read a lot of expressions that me and my brothers use are in your irish slang words..and the others.well we learned them from watching "Father Ted" bless him, he opened up ireland to the world. Its alternate meaning is of a foolish person or a simpleton. nice wan yea, cyerafter. " Ye half eejit ye " - Not quite a full eejit, but still quite foolish. What an absolute geebag. Shes flutered. theyre not doing what theyre supposed to be doing. Very very drunk! Ill chat to ye later, yea?!. And I made perfect score too. Be sure not to let anyone tell you that youre a, A more endearing term for the word idiot or fool is the Irish slang, Yet, still, it is used in a mocking mannerwith a hint of affection. Howsagoin?! Appreciate your interest and comments Elle Bee! The answer key is below. For example, I clipped the wing mirror off the pillar yesterday. I wish more people write hubs with slangs used in their countries as well. Hes a sound lad. Voted up! Very interesting. So, this is a pretty insulting bit of slang thats female-specific. If you hear someone saying that theyre Going to the jacks or maybe someday someone will ask you Where are the jacks in an Irish bar somewhere in the world, theyre referring to the toilet. 'Will you look at the state of her over there, theres more meat on a hamster, the skinny malink.' 7. One of the most common Irish words, craic refers to both fun and news. But despite living in several countries, my love for Ireland remains the same. This next section covers the more common, everyday Irish sayings and phrases that tend to pop up in conversation frequently. I turned scarlet when he saw me picking my nose, ugh! Gamers actually use this term quite a lot, with the same meaning and context. I met a local once at a pub during our extended trip in, This word is as pretty as it sounds. (Cassells Dictionary of Slang says the phrase means crazy.). Wind yer neck in . Would you like to come with me? The word crack came from the Middle English term crak, meaning loud, bragging conversation. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Internet slang now occasionally reinterprets it as the acronym for "sad and pathetic". Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on April 24, 2013: LOL . Slagging means to make fun of. For example, Shite man Im running late. You eejit! Example: "My mate's birthday party was good craic.". Sorry, cant stop. In Ireland, for some bizarre reason, we describe the shopping or the groceries as the messages. I loved this. For example, Dye see me new runners. If youre looking for a new way to say I have no idea, try this phrase on for size. It is my storeen. Conservation. How-to-crafts from Ireland on July 03, 2012: A great selection of slang words we use in our daily conversations here in Dublin. Yoke more or less means 'thing' but it's use and meaning can very ambiguous. During your trip, if an Irish local or your best friend calls you their, Stems from the more common English term crack. I could understand words like Banjaxxed and Poxy causing hassle, but I couldnt get over that Giving out didnt make sense. lol Appreciate your incredibly kind words soooo much. This is a pretty big insult in Ireland, nobody wants to be a dryshite. Yoke is probably the quintessential Irish word, and perhaps the most difficult for foreigners to grasp. If you value children for the, small that you value highly, then storeen might be an appropriate word to use. Hope that helps! Slinte! maybe another part is needed?? One can say that the English language is deeply ingrained in the blood of Irish people. Translation: A tricky situation. This is fantastic!! On your next hiking or rock-climbing adventure with your buddies, you can use this term however you want. We like to read this as one of the greatest Southern encouragements, but, like most of these phrases, you can use it however you'd like. Need to collect the messages first.. Youre looking well!, For example, Ah, Kayla. Now. For example, Cmon. Thanks. nb: Use a verb to mean make fun of someone in a nice way or else it has the same meaning as elsewhere i.e. It stems from the English noun grudgeand as you can hear from Irish conversations, the persons who use this term usually hold a grudge towards the persons they are referring to, or, they just simply are complaining about their rough situation in life. Ireland is the only European nation that has the highest percentage of citizens who speak English as their mother tongue or native language at 97.51%. Having the craic means the person was out having fun, for example, Ah, man, Im dying. Gas. Have to bookmark it as I do plan on making it over to Ireland one of these years. Locked. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on November 19, 2013: Hahaha that was gas! Mary Wickison from USA on April 25, 2013: Wonderful. For example, Story horse?! Pronounced kware, this word can be used in a variety of ways to mean great, very, and terrific.. You're ready to book the Ireland trip of your dreams and talk like a local. Have you heard of the new band from across the block? Yoke. We are known for our gift of the gab and I have shown the words, their meanings and also given examples of this weird and wacky language of the Irish. For example, Mam cooked some dinner for you. thanks for a great hub, voted up from me. (Term of endearment), A state of discontentment, envy, or sometimes, wishing of ill will for those who achieve success on a friend or a person of higher power or authority. Anyhow, while the prisoners were locked in their cell they used to talk out of their windows while sticking their neck out. LOL. It is interesting that you found slang in Newfoundland hard to understand! When someone says "slinte," whether on St. Patrick's Day or not, they're . If ever there was a Gobdaw its that lad. 18. 2. Alex Vog/Shutterstock You may recognize this popular blessing (in Irish Gaelic: Go n-ir an bthar leat) from Catholic weddings or on cross-stitched pillows in your nan's house.. One of the main characteristics of Celtic Christianity is the use of images of nature to show how God interacts with people. A shorter and a fancier way of asking for an Irish local to have a cup of tea with you at your local tea shop is by asking them, Care for a cup of cha? , and more often used by Irish, Scottish, and English teenagers and young adults. Example, "Tara, I'm going to the shop", and . It generally means. No one is entirely sure of its origins, but its most probable origination is from the slang to doze-off, meaning to sleep for a short time, or take a nap. Example: "I'd rather stay for another round, but I have to crack on.". I'm definitely gonna need this if I wanna go to Ireland! I have never been to Ireland but if I am lucky enough to get the chance to visit, your hub here will come in quite useful! Hi ya oh he from the Samui isle!! I recently went to Newfoundland, and they have a lot of different slang words also. Over the years the word changed so it was simply 'mot', which became used by lower class Dubliners. This term means its raining heavily. In Irish slang words, if your parents are away for the night, or for a day or two, you go to someones gaff to have a party or a sleep-over. Savage hub for reference, someday I'm makin it to the Pale for a pint of the Black stuff. You certainly wouldnt want to hear this from your Irish tour guide at the start of his or her tour! For example, She passed her exams in the end. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on April 13, 2013: Very funny. you are very welcome to hear the truth about your amazing writing from me any day. Funny how some are in both but then maybe not since so many Irish are there! These Irish slang words can range from tame to offensive, so use with caution. The word Culchie is used to describe someone living in a remote part of Ireland. Derived from the Irish Gaelic word brog, a shoe, or from Old Norse, broc, meaning leg covering. Looking forward to reading more. Sure its only spitting. I have a question: what does sleane mean in closing a letter? These meanings portray left-hand people as weird outcasts of or Irish society. Lets watch? Thank you for sharing those great Irish slang words with us :) Brilliant. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 19, 2012: Thanks anginwu, your a good student of Irish slang then!!! Quare Yer man is used to describe a man Youll often hear this used when someones describing someone that they dont like, however it can also be used when you dont know someones name. BANJAXED. Your man that I bought the car off is a serious Gombeen. If you value children for the stroreen that they are, or any animal or anything small that you value highly, then storeen might be an appropriate word to use. If you use one of these . That basically means that you did something EXTREMELY embarrassing and should probably be disowned. This is a well-written, fun hub. The pubs right in front of our gaff! For example, That lad keeps on texting me. One day I will get over there and look up my ancestors, the O'Dowds.greatly enjoyed this hub! But much stronger. Craic In slang nick N-I-C-K is a verb meaning to steal. Listen, mates, we got ourselves on tenterhooks for a while. Yoke - A word used instead of saying "thing". Voted Useful, Interesting, and Up. LMAO! Stems from the more common English term crack. That man is a shnakey little shitehawk. I havent seen him in ages. For example, Did you get it printed? No, the things banjaxed sure or The f*cking car wont start again the engines banjaxed. Always have wanted to see Ireland now I can practice up on the slang. Lol. The word crack came from the Middle English term. For example, How ya doing hey?! 9. Rachel Vega from Massachusetts on July 18, 2012: Yes! Specially something rancid, What would be the slang for "let's get drunk?". Can we stop by a nearby cave, laddie? This one can be offensive, depending on the context. Can also be "I will yeah" or "Oh I will"it's all in the tone. or my darling a term of endearment youll never forget. But a chancer is a person who pushes their luck, They are commonly risk-takers or, sometimes, daredevils. This word is used as a verb and it means to make a joke at someone elses expense. There are hundreds of slang I could use but had to limit this list somewhere! Will I, yea? . Houl yer whisht in there. gwan oura dat ye bleedin' mad ting. It stems from the Irish Gaelic word cuisle, which means darling, or more literally vein or pulse. Can you give it a lash with your jump cables? or Ive never tried that before, but sure Ill give it a lash. Susan Zutautas from Ontario, Canada on August 23, 2012: What a gas :) Really enjoyed your hub. This has been a bad aul dose. This was one of the most enjoyable posts that Ive written in a while. The people from Northern England and Scotland borrowed the word that denoted a meaning for conversation or news. The term whats the crack essentially means, how are you, or have you any news? Interestingly, crack was borrowed from the Irish term craic, and was re-borrowed! Aye - Yes. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on September 14, 2012: Great information Suzie HQ. For example, Shamey Brannagin was caught stealing from Kerrigans again. When you feel scarlet in Ireland, you feel embarrassed or mortified over something. I enjoyed reading them. Glad you enjoyed this you may enjoy the humour in my other Irish hub, so you want to be Irish !! There are two pronunciations of 'bold', each with a different meaning. From the messages to jammy, here are some more popular ways of saying things using Irish slang words. Nice one is an Irish saying thats used to show approval of someones behaviour. These meanings portray left-hand people as weird outcasts of or Irish society. On your trip to a nearby pub in Ireland, you might hear most young Irishmen refer to their fathers as their gaffer. Turf-Cutter: Irish Reas our list of some of the most commonly used Irish sayings, phrases & irish slang along with their meanings to help you on your travels in Ireland. Bate - To be completely exhausted and out of energy. "Sure look" fits practically everywhere because of its meaning. Many are used without us even realizing we must sound odd to foreign visitors! Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on March 30, 2013: Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on March 28, 2013: Appreciate you dropping in! Now if I can only save enough to go to Ireland so I can test out my nifty new words! With this knowledge at hand, youll find a good way to empathize with their current situation. For example, I still cant believe we won that match. The word 'gas' is Irish slang for funny. If you ever get lost in a familiar neighborhood in Ireland, dont be too offended when your Irish friend calls you an, Commonly used in the UK and Ireland, a gaffer is colloquially termed as ones boss, your old man, or a foreman. I love it. Fair play is an Irish expression used to congratulate someone. For example, He spends his day going between the bookies and the pub. Hopefully you will get to visit us over this neck of the woods and have a head start in the speech! In Irish and UK slang, a dosser is someone who prefers to relax all day, a lazy person, in simpler terms. Boyo. It's baltic - commonly heard in winter. as in put the kettle on and we'll have a wee cup of tea. For example,Their kitchen is manky. It only took her 4 years. I, unfortunately, have never been there, but would love to some day. For example, Shite, put the cans away. Hardchaw, Hardman rough person. For good fortunes and well wishes for Johnny! When you hear an Irish local saying that you are going in arseways, it means you are going in the wrong direction (A persons arse can be found. Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on June 23, 2012: Voted up and funny. If youve read our detailed guide to Irish insults, youll have an idea of the types of slags that Irish people throw at each other. Voted Up and Sharing, then I'm off to the Jacks! A cute hoor is used to describe someone thats relatively crafty and thats able to mould a situation to benefit themself. From "bajanxed" to "bogger", Niall takes us through some of Ireland's best slang phrases. The word Yoke is used to describe something. I would have ever guessed the meaning of some of these words and phrases! For example, Hes only a goon that lad. Slinte! I missed ye. This is yet another tame one thats used to describe someone dense. A nasty ciotog he was, and a great painter, but filled with greed and self-loathing. It, again, is Irish slang for good. :^D What a fun hub. You see that poor painter, begging for scraps? because I love the IRISH. Look at him pulling a beamer. Banter: banter is the backbone of Ireland's identity and it is all over Ireland, the banter, the craic, having a good chat and a laugh.