For example, ‘She passed her exams in the end. Mufti — A military term that has seeped its way into British slang to mean casual or civilian clothes. For example, ‘I’m going to call in sick. Our lingo for love: how the Irish talk about sex From ‘shift’ to doing a ‘line’, we have always found colourful ways to describe love and sex Sat, Jul 29, 2017, 07:00. Jane Walsh @IrishCentral. And FYI, my ancestors came from Old Ireland. Someone not working or is messing about, up to no good, Go away (polite version), used to show surprise or shock, Used for your guy, as in 'Me Fella' partner/husband/boyfriend, Home, to have a 'free gaff' means you are home alone, Fun phrase used in a conversation to get a laugh, reaction. These Irish slang words can range from tame to offensive, so use with caution. maybe andra martin = startin’. he can ask me bollix if he tinks im gettin into a barney wit him over it the poxbottle, sure ur aulwan kno's wot he's like n all inanyways dya kno worimean pal. Meaning: Woman of dubious moral attributes For example, ‘We went to the new club last night. Paddy, Mickey, Becky, Mossy, Sully, Fitzy. they’re not doing what they’re supposed to be doing. There are two peelers coming up the road there’. Or a bit dodgy. The best nicknames are those which have some personal meaning. You can describe a person or a situation as ‘bang on’. @ !!!! One you might want to include is Guards. ‘Having the craic’ means the person was out having fun, for example, ‘Ah, man, I’m dying. LOVED IT. Sound is probably more frequently used as an affirmative response to something, for example, ‘Ah, sound. What gets me the most is the Irish slang and the way the Irish say certain things. For example, ‘It’s a grand aul day today Mary’. Im a pure irish woman, born and raised ,im surprised ,ive heard all of these but the most common ive heard are ,acting the maggot ,craic, ejit ,black stuff ,eff off ,feck off, and lots more . It's funny, though: the thing that wrong-footed me when I first arrived in Ireland isn't on this list. For example, ‘That lad keeps on texting me. It is interesting that you found slang in Newfoundland hard to understand! and never thought of it being another "Irish" saying or phrase but it obviously is one! Howsagoin?! Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 24, 2012: Delighted it gave laughter to start the day, billybuc!! lol Thanks again RC. Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on April 23, 2015: Suzanne, this was a real interesting read about the top Irish slang words and their meanings. Funny how some are in both but then maybe not since so many Irish are there! Frig(in’), Feck(in’), Flip(in’) All taken from the word fuck. Here’s a handful of slang words that are used to describe a girl/woman. i don't know of a slang term or colloquial term for farmer i'm afraid but check it out online or in an Irish slang dictionary. Irish Translation. Bang on is generally used as a response and is another bit of Irish slang for good. !lol Appreciate your support and comments! See more ideas about irish slang, irish, irish quotes. Susan Zutautas from Ontario, Canada on August 23, 2012: What a gas :) Really enjoyed your hub. A list of slang words for boyfriend, girlfriend, boo, significant other. :-). Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 29, 2012: Ha!! ‘Up to 90’ means flat out busy doing something. Tips for picking a nickname for your boyfriend. I can’t hear the radio!’. ‘Bollocks’ as an Irish insult is usually used … Hope that helps! If someone told me they were shattered, I'd think they were drunk not tired! Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on July 01, 2012: Hi annart, Thanks so much for reading and voting, appreciate your comments! You have no idea how much of this I recognised... and I've never been to Ireland! I can safely say I never thought I’d be writing a guide that included the word ‘testicles’…. For example, ‘All them lads do is sit in and play the Xbox. In Ireland, ‘dope’ is another way of describing someone stupid. For example, ‘He’s an awful latchio’. And if anyone wants to offer up some other great 1970's Irish slang I'd be very grateful. The word ‘Yoke’ is used to describe something. For example, ‘G’way out of that with your umbrella. Mack. To ‘Lob the gob’ means to kiss someone. Zusammenfassung unserer favoritisierten Irish slang for friend. For example, ‘He used cooking oil on the lettuce thinking it was salad dressing… what an eejit’. Casual/friendly endearments French may be known as the language of love but we reckon Irish could give it a run for its money. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on November 19, 2013: Hahaha that was gas! Thanks for sharing and passing this on. ‘Leg it’ refers to moving fast. With all the different slang and the different accents going on it makes for a very crazy world of language! In my last job, I worked in a building with around 250 people from 34 different countries. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on April 25, 2013: Many thanks hope it made some sense to you! That man is a shnakey little shitehawk’. Looking forward to reading more of your work here! For example, ‘Mrs. Wow, what a journey Swords to Peru, my bucket list no.1 stop! Sweetie Pie. My dear departed Mum used the expression “Pity behail you!” whenever we complained, especially about having to do an imposed task or if something about the food was not to our liking. For example, ‘Sure he’s been on the pints all day, he’s banjxxed’. For example, ‘The smell off those runners. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on September 11, 2012: Thanks Daniel, Appreciate your comments! There may be more context around this translation than we can show here for non-members. How-to-crafts from Ireland on July 03, 2012: A great selection of slang words we use in our daily conversations here in Dublin. iStock Should be framed and in a pub. Weather type: Light rain. Mush — Slang for your mouth, i.e. Arriving in Ireland, you may be forgiven for thinking you have been hoodwinked, cajoled, led up the garden path, or just plain misinformed as to the language widely spoken here. Thanks for dropping by and commenting. For example, ‘I haven’t seen Tony in donkey’s years.’. BLIMEY mate, have a gander at this guide for Americans gobsmacked by British slang. Voted up and across. Here are some Irish slang words for describing both good and bad weather. But maybe that’s because I’m getting old and getting out less… ‘Sarah’s new fella was out last night’. Despite the stress of finding the best nickname for your boyfriend, it is one of the fun things about having a boyfriend. This is another one for describing someone that’s stupid. Appreciate your comments! Talk about a dope’. Here are some Irish phrases that I find my self using CONSTANTLY. Endearments for friends, children and lovers ‘Ah, deadly. nice wan yea, cyerafter. Thanks for visiting the Irish road trip! Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on April 26, 2013: Many thanks for visit and comments. This isn’t slang – find out what it means here. !LOL what an idea!! Irish Slang Words, Jokes, Funny Irish images, Irish memes, Irish Sayings, Irish Slang Terms, Irish Phrases and more. Appreciate your interest and comments Elle Bee! This is fantastic!! LOL Glad you enjoyed this insight into us Irish a wee bit!! een - eyes. Two black eyes that from a distance, look like a pair of sunglasses. You’d be safer eating in the jacks’. Nice work :). Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 19, 2012: Thanks anginwu, your a good student of Irish slang then!!! From always working with the public, I often say "Are you okay?" This Irish expression gets more than it’s fair share of use and isn’t specific to any particular county. English is full of friendly, sometimes casual, often endearing, terms that people use for one another — some used for acquaintances; others reserved for those nearest and dearest.. Irish is the same way. I’m starving!’. An Lár - (Irish - 'On Larr') - City Centre (An Lar is written on the front of Dublin buses to confuse tourists!) Hope you get to visit here in the near future, you will then be up to speed fully armed with the lingo! Hope this helps! What’s the craic?’ or when enquiring about a situation, for example, ‘What’s the craic with that lad. Suzanne is a qualified beautician with experience as a freelance makeup artist. I’ll drop it over later’. eh - what? For example, ‘Eh, is that Karen up on that table?’ ‘She’s on her 17th vodka. Now, you have sparked within me an interest and desire to go to Ireland! We used a lot of these (I’m in the USA, but my gram, on my mom’s side was 100% Irish). This has been a bad aul dose’. Can you help? Then again I live in Massachusetts, and it sometimes seems we have as many Irish people as Ireland does :) Certainly interesting - esepcially how some of these phrases we also use, but for entirely different purpose. A personal favourite. The list gives cracking examples of phrases likely to confuse our cousins from across the Pond. Or you might try boyfriend or girlfriend to get words that can mean either one of these (e.g. The post on Instagram unearthed a good chunk of Irish slang words that I’d never heard of. April 30, 2020 Find the Hidden Object Quiz Answers (Version 3) Related Articles. For example, ‘It was a serious night last night, but I was off my head and ordered 7 bags of chips on the way home’. For example, ‘Story horse?! Jun 17, 2020 - Explore Willie Mae Bracken's board "Irish slang" on Pinterest. This is extremely useful when your In Ireland. These Irish language terms of endearment are sure to make your sweetheart swoon! And it tends to cause a bit of confusion, at times. Male person, also used for boyfriend - e.g. When it comes to ‘A shot’, you could say, ‘Gimme a shot of that kettle there’. Weather type: Rainy. LOL Check out my other Irish hub sometime for a real "flavour" of warped Irish humour! This is another Irish expression for describing kissing. (no correlation to the collie, Lassie, on TV), just waited to say that word. It's for a poem and I can just see the look on people's faces in the workshop. For example, ‘Please tell me he’s called off training. They’re unreal’. Find words with this meaning on The Online Slang Dictionary's slang thesaurus (urban thesaurus). You’ll often hear Irish people refer to a person or a situation as ‘Gas’. Madeleine Salin from Finland on June 21, 2012: Very interesting and it's always nice to learn new words. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 25, 2012: Thanks viking305, The good old garda, thanks for that, a good one! Example: It was a fierce performance. . It’s lashing down.’. For example, ‘Mam cooked some dinner for you. BY Jack Adam Gallagher. Must be interesting teaching our slang abroad! Welcome to the Slangpedia entry on friends! For example, ‘Do you remember the time Micky got caught moving the cow in the back of his Ford Focus?’ ‘Oh, I do. Meaning: Used for your guy, as in ‘me fella’; partner/husband/boyfriend. For example, ‘Ross, ya pox! There’s no way I’m waiting for a bus in that. Let me know in the comments section below! But the cheeky li… I for years always dated foreign men and then met an Irishman on a blind date and that was 5 yrs ago, still going strong!! ‘Donkey’s years’ is used to describe a long passing of time. The most comprehensive online dictionary of Irish Slang. It’s from the book Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter and the sentence is: It’s – it’s – Oh, skaggany! The common way you would here that in Ireland is “are you right or what?”. Speechless Kenneth! For example, ‘Ah, nice one!’ said Karen, as she took the bag of chips from Kate. 1. Looking for a slang or colloquial term for farmer. Glad you enjoyed this you may enjoy the humour in my other Irish hub, so you want to be Irish !! For example, ‘Her new fella was here last night. Slang term for a penis that’s wider than it is long when erect. Had fun compiling, thinking there really is soooo many, where did they all come from?!! No idea how to describe this one. You'll find everything from. Interesting! ‘In bits’ is used when you’re describing something or someone that’s in a bad way. She’s an awful wagon’. Update: we’ve had around 50 emails since this guide was published asking about the term the luck of the Irish. on June 23, 2012: A great idea to put together a hub on slangs. What is the Irish slang word for man? Legend says that if you find one each leaf has a meaning. It is amazing how many of these slang words we use daily here in Dublin lol. thanks for a great hub, voted up from me. Not as offensive: ‘Go and ask my bollox’. In Irish slang, they tend to use the word floozie, a word since carried over to the US. This next section covers the more common, everyday Irish sayings and phrases that tend to pop up in conversation frequently. Cheers Brett.Tesol!! If ever there was a Gobdaw it’s that lad’. It’s used to describe a bad case of something, for example, ‘I’ve been lashing in the tablets all week. The Irish Slang Challenge, The Irish Slang Challenge Quiz, Video Quiz Star. Brian. For example, ‘D’ye see me new runners. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on October 06, 2013: Nice one buachaildana, quite an appropriate name! They always do though. This next section dives into Irish phrases and Irish slang words that I’ve said in the past and that have gone completely over peoples heads. It was some Ogeous handling’. Don't forget to test your slang street cred and your gift of the gab ability, by taking my small quiz at the end! If you’ve read our detailed guide to Irish insults, you’ll have an idea of the types of slags that Irish people throw at each other. It describes a situation or a person that’s no fun. ‘HEY. Here's a list of translations. If you’re chatting to someone and they reply with ‘Sure look’ it tends to mean ‘it is what it is’. You've highlighted one phrase used quite a bit here! Some Irish slang. For example, ‘I saw you chatting to him for about 4 hours. Someone that’s a nuisance. ‘Cheers, thanks a million’. Herzlich Willkommen hier bei uns. Faffing means to do something… without actually doing anything. For example, ‘Don’t be worrying about it, it’s grand’. It’s another one for very drunk people. Banjaxed drunk. Maybe they’re talking about getting the ride in?? Ya see i'm in a play and i really need to know what to do.... Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on November 06, 2012: Welcome! For example, ‘That car needs a good clean. Glad you enjoyed and i appreciate your votes and sharing! Etymology and usage. Did you go to Trinners to do your degree? Áras an Uachtaráin - (Irish - 'Arr Iss On Ook Tar Awn') - Home of the President i.e. empty - the residents who live in the house are not present and people take advantage by having a party in the "empty" house. I first came across ‘faffing’ here, so maybe it went over the border back along North to South (?). We all went back to Sharon’s after. ‘Come on, let’s go’ would work for the above! There’s a lot of different Irish slang for drunk or to describe someone that’s had far too much to drink. Banjaxed is another lovely Irish expression. To ‘Eat the head off’ of someone means to get very angry at them. I did not realise it until I read your list. Appreciate your votes and sharing MK!!!! Translation: Excited. Have a great week. Find words with this meaning on The Online Slang Dictionary's slang thesaurus (urban thesaurus). This one is usually used the morning after a heavy session when you’re explaining why your heads is thumping. In a nutshell, ‘give it a lash’ means to give something a go. It only took her 4 years’. For example, ‘I called over yesterday and he was going on about his new tractor for an hour. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on April 13, 2013: Very funny. I used to use, and here this one used, back during my days in school. As in someone proposing an action, and you agreeing in a way that says you want to get started immediately? Rachel Vega from Massachusetts on July 18, 2012: Yes! Offensive: ‘You’re only a bollox’. I’m giving the word craic its own section, as there are heaps of different ways that it can be used. Thank you for sharing those great Irish slang words with us :) Brilliant. It’s a good day for drying’. Some examples of Irish Slang and commonly-used Irish language phrases ..... Acting the Maggot - Fooling and messing around. Here's hoping you will get to use here soon!! Grand means OK. You’ll hear it most commonly used as a response to, ‘How’s it going’/’How are you feeling?’/’How are you today?’. Confusing or what?! So glad that I found YOU on Hubs. For example, ‘How ya doing hey?! Glad you enjoyed and found fun.Appreciate your comments as always :-). Another tame one. Honey. Thanks again for commenting, it is much appreciated! For example, ‘Bout ye, chief! It’s the Irish equivalent to fantastic, awesome, great, or excellent. dangerous…. Thanks vespawoolf! you are very welcome to hear the truth about your amazing writing from me any day. Loads of the below words were new to me as well, but I’ve lashed them into a section dedicated to Belfast slang. Tips for picking a nickname for your boyfriend. Voted up and shared! The typically UK slang is gobsmacked (shocked or dumbfounded), from the 1960s era military slang, itself from the Irish word "gob" for mouth. Sure it’s only spitting’. An old Irish term meaning good friend or Brother. Actually, it’s used to describe anything. Voted up! To describe a man, you may also hear the term male floozie as well. I spent a lot of time nodding and smiling, and then admitting I had no idea what they were talking about. For example, ‘He got a taxi home with us and hopped out without giving us any money towards it. Irish Slang Words, Jokes, Funny Irish images, Irish memes, Irish Sayings, Irish Slang Terms, Irish Phrases and more. Actually looking for an Irish version of a specific English phrase. Some I know already so I guess they've been taken on as British or slid over the Irish Sea. I love it. I’ll have to update this guide! I had a wonderful laugh to begin my day with...thank you! I recently went to Newfoundland, and they have a lot of different slang words also. And actually this is one that was made famous by the fantastic Father Ted series. ("Ma granny's got an empty, 'moan up fur a swallae. For example, ‘The hostel we’re staying in as a kip and a half!’. Vespa Woolf from Peru, South America on June 22, 2012: This is great!! If you’re from Dublin, you tend to refer to anyone that lives outside of Dublin as ‘A culchie’. If he was mine I’d give him a good kick up the hole!’. @ Susie: Sorry I forgot. You’ll often hear the word ‘Class’ paired with ‘Pure’, for example, ‘That new full-back they’ve brought on is pure class.’. Definition of a farmer a man how is outstanding in his own field. If you have an Irish expression that you need to be explained, pop it in the comments section below and I’ll get back to you. 'Craic' is the Irish word for means fun. Solid. You can pick out something which is either a physical attribute or personality trait and do something with that. Mike Licht NotionsCapital.com,CC-BY-2.0, via flickr. I lived in NZ for a year and did not hear any Aussies use them either. gwan oura dat ye bleedin' mad ting. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on July 03, 2012: Hi How-to-crafts, Appreciate your comments and sharing! I can sense that. 1. Good people. Munster only maybe. Person who quietly engineers things to their own advantage. For example, ‘He had a bag of skittles and three bottles of Coke an hour ago – he’s been up to high doh ever since’. You could refer to someone that’s annoying you as ‘That yoke over there’ or you could also say ‘Here, pass me that yoke there on the counter’. Us Irish are a canny lot! Howaya! ‘Peeler’ is english / british, after sir Robert Peel. Boyo is a word used to describe your mates, similar to pals or fellas. Translation: The name given to dung heaps/dirty people. She’s bang on’ or ‘I had the bike fixed down in Riordain’s yard last week. i think it means an old soldier full of yarns, The origin of Gombeen is money lender and comes from famine times -someone who profits at another’s expense. And I made perfect score too. He’s a bleedin’ melter.’. He’s a sound lad’. The following are five tips for picking the perfect nickname for your boyfriend. I haven’t heard this one used much lately. Thanks for sharing. Translation: I did not. It could be “sound”? White Irish Catholic. Example: Is your fella going to be there? - common prostitute, Means sorry and also excuse me, pardon me, Now you're talking, now you're doing well. eejit - idiot. I'm writing a short story set in Ireland in the 70s...are there any slang words the Irish use for friend (like in the US we'll say "buddy")? Now, if you’re not familiar with the word ‘Bollox’ or ‘Bollocks’, it’s slang that refers to a man’s testicles. Some Irish Slang trigger words for you to hopefully relax to! I use this one a lot. I could understand words like ‘Banjaxxed‘ and ‘Poxy‘ causing hassle, but I couldn’t get over that ‘Giving out‘ didn’t make sense. Gas! I may have to pepper my States language with these soon, especially "not the full shilling"! This is a well-written, fun hub. Dilunt’d (spelling??) 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. LOL It's funny that you mention dating an Irishman. It, again, is Irish slang for good. For example, ‘Their kitchen is manky. Joshua Zerbini from Pennsylvania on June 29, 2012: Suzie, this was a hilarious hub! Yes. It … Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on June 23, 2012: Voted up and funny. You can leg it to the shops, or you can leg it around the corner to meet one of the lads. Hi fpherj48, Thanks so much for your lovely comments which definitely made me laugh! :-). Glad you enjoyed Gypsy Rose Lee! This one can be offensive, depending on the context. You are destined for success in writing. I wish more people write hubs with slangs used in their countries as well. You coming out for a few pints later?!’. We Irish do have some odd words we use everyday! Thanks so much! For example, ‘She won money down the bingo again this week. I tell my kids ‘don’t start!’. LMAO! We do use many weird and wonderful words don't we!! For example, ‘Here. Mug — If you are a bit of a mug then you are gullible, and will believe anything. * An Lár - (Irish - 'On Larr') - City Centre (An Lar is written on the front of Dublin buses to confuse tourists!) ‘What’s the craic’ can either be used as a greeting, for example, ‘Ah, Tony. Now if I can only save enough to go to Ireland so I can test out my nifty new words! Dude. This is yet another tame one that’s used to describe someone dense. The word ‘Culchie’ is used to describe someone living in a remote part of Ireland. The most comprehensive online dictionary of Irish Slang… Thanks from this here lass!! Fine thing . For example, ‘I’m going to go in there now and eat the head off of him!’, ‘C’mere to me’ can mean two things: the first is to literally come here, for example, ‘C’mere to me and tell me what happened?’. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 22, 2012: Cheers chef-de-jour! I must have really absorbed your words and meanings because I scored 100% on the test! ‘Jammy’ basically means lucky. You have entered an incorrect email address! Áras an Uachtaráin - (Irish - 'Arr Iss On Ook Tar Awn') - Home of the President i.e. Voted Useful, Interesting, and Up. 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