Bang on is generally used as a response and is another bit of Irish slang for good. Im starving!. For example, Dye see me new runners. Turf-Cutter: Irish For example, Sure, yer one was caught shifting yer man last week!. So, it does your nut in, doin' my nut in . For the first day or so, I thought I might be coming down with something. It generally means. Great, great job! You see that poor painter, begging for scraps? thing is banjaxed!". I heard theyre. For example, Gway out of that with your umbrella. While it might be confusing, yes means hello. It was bang on only cost a tenner. Can you help? Thon - an Irish phrase for any sentence. But no need to get too intellectual! A two-day short trip around the. For example, Your Michael is a little hallion. This isn't a word that even exists in many cultures and dialects. Hopefully you will get to visit us over this neck of the woods and have a head start in the speech! Here are top Irish sayings that you will love: 1. On your next trip to Ireland, you might want to avoid it. Can also be "I will yeah" or "Oh I will"it's all in the tone. For example, Did you get it printed? No, the things banjaxed sure or The f*cking car wont start again the engines banjaxed. Faffing means to do something without actually doing anything. Wow, what a journey Swords to Peru, my bucket list no.1 stop! I had a wonderful laugh to begin my day withthank you! It stems from the Irish Gaelic word cuisle, which means darling, or more literally vein or pulse. For example, It was definitely Colin. 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. the siphon of a bivalve mollusk (such as a clam). 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'. Glad you enjoyed it was fun putting together! Im giving the word craic its own section, as there are heaps of different ways that it can be used. Must be interesting teaching our slang abroad! 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. Glad you have been getting some mileage out of the jacks at work!! The jacks. thanks for a great hub, voted up from me. Howaya! Go fetch me a mug, boyo. (Derogatory). Meredith, I really need to go to my brothers wedding. 'Will you look at the state of her over there, theres more meat on a hamster, the skinny malink.' Aye . The jammy hoor!. This word is pronounced as "slaan-sha". You might befriend an Irish local or a tourist who is a. and he or she will take you to the wildest places you could imagine. 17. There are two peelers coming up the road there. on June 23, 2012: A great idea to put together a hub on slangs. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. For example, Shut your bake, you clown. And whatever end of Paddy's Day you're on, it's always a good time to test them out. From the messages to jammy, here are some more popular ways of saying things using Irish slang words. Great page! :-). Offensive: Youre only a bollox. Bad dose. It is interesting that you found slang in Newfoundland hard to understand! 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. I'm from Cork and this quiz if fairly accurate but theirs 4 meanings for lash as the creator said "raining heavy "give it a go" and go drinking" but theres lash to hit example: "If you dont cop on you'll get a lash!". Would you like to come with me? nice wan yea, cyerafter. Some I know already so I guess they've been taken on as British or slid over the Irish Sea. It usually refers to two thingsthe first is a heavy accent of a certain dialect or a shoe made of untanned leather. Developed "straight from the horse's mouth". We have to go to Clonakilty. And now, it is an official slang in the modern Irish scenes. Chancers, like you and your friends wont have a hard time finding the, Depending on how you use it, boyo (plural: boyos) can refer to a boy or a lad, who is usually younger than the speaker. So much of this looks like Australian slang to me. Thanks a million means Thank you very much. Shes an awful wagon. Grand generally means "OK" or "fine". meaning beak, gob often refers to as mouth in English. Look forward to catching more of your insightful writing!:). Its like a midden in there. A life making mistakes is not only more honourable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing at all. Nice one is an Irish saying thats used to show approval of someones behaviour. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on July 01, 2012: Hi annart, Thanks so much for reading and voting, appreciate your comments! For example, She passed her exams in the end. Cheers for that.. My father, from Dublin, often says: Jaysus! Hope that helps! An old Irish slang word used to describe someone thats a chancer. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on April 25, 2013: Many thanks hope it made some sense to you! Voted up! In Ireland, if you have to use the toilet, you might need to go to the jacks. You see that poor painter, begging for scraps? For example, Story horse?! If you're easily offended, you may want to click the little 'x' now you dope . Here, you'll find everything from hike and drive guides to funky places to stay and more! In my last job, I worked in a building with around 250 people from 34 different countries. Thanks again:-) !! Some of these words are familiar to native English speakers from the USA and UK but used in a different Irish context. Voted up and across. . Not to be confused with the actual meaning for deadly, i.e. This is another for describing someone thats heavily intoxicated. Its used to describe something (or someone) thats not working/broken. E's in the Rah. Fair play to her. Its been ages since I last seen ye, boyo. For example, Ah, nice one! said Karen, as she took the bag of chips from Kate. "he fecked the remote control across the table at me".) Jar - is slang for a pint of beer. 400+ people commented and the guide below was born. For example, Its finely stopped pissing down. Stop, I know. Do one's nut in. Although, it might be fun as a joke. Now is widely used to refer to all women of similar ages and not just girlfriends. This has been a bad aul dose. Donkeys years is used to describe a long passing of time. Hello, my name's Tom Hardy. Over the course of my time there, I received my fair share of strange looks when I said certain things. This term is used to describe something that is very small. -Grand: This is our most used response to any question. I am so glad you enjoyed this compilation of Irish slang. No, we don't mean the fuel. The word Yoke is used to describe something. A way to describe a person who is a bit stupid, or at least very annoying. I lived in Britain for many years and when I first arrived, I couldn't understand a word they were saying, "You alright me duck?". "Jaysis, it's quare warm today isn't it?". It was minus craic. Here are a few Irish colloquialisms to help you understand the next person you meet from Derry, Dublin, or Donegal. Or, it could also mean that something is not working properly, like a tourist van or a cellular device. The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders or trunk. These were so fun to read! . He does be flying around the garden like hes possessed.. I would only really use "to be sure, to be sure" as a form of emphasizing Irishness, and in a funny way. Ah, QUALITY. Haven't got a baldy no . because I love the IRISH. Thanks . They're very funny and fun-loving.I dated a pure Irishman for a couple of years..laughed straight through all 2 years!! Translation: Keep quiet. :) If only I could find some vacation time :). Father, buy me one of those brogue shoes! Example: 'He's not feeling the best today, he was locked last night.'. Actually, it's used to describe anything. That young lad was in here last night acting the maggot. neck: [noun] the part of an animal that connects the head with the body. A phrase used when a good time goes bad and no fun is had at all. I'm steamin' - you might hear this at the pub. Lina, please order a chicken salad with some Tayto for me. That gentleman is a member of the terrorist group called Irish Republican Army On jest terroryst z IRA. For example, Did you see what she posted on Facebook?! It's either called "the toilet," and the Irish slang word for that is "the jacks.". 3. Yoke more or less means 'thing' but it's use and meaning can very ambiguous. Someone who is driven by anxiousness, waiting for something to occur. Fancy a pint?. It describes a situation or a person thats no fun. It was some Ogeous handling. Think of it as an Irish slang translator, of sorts. Bags (to make a bags of something) Bang on. Will I, yea? Boxin' the fox : - Robbing an orchard. Voted Up and Sharing, then I'm off to the Jacks! But dont be too proud when someone calls you by this term. Had fun compiling, thinking there really is soooo many, where did they all come from?!! A good destination for your Irish escapade. In many countries, the word Unreal means imaginary or illusory, but not in Ireland. 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. I did not realise it until I read your list. livingabroad from Wales, UK on June 19, 2012: What about "to be sure, to be sure"? Ill chat to ye later, yea?!. It can mean fun, going's on or gossip. Locked is just one such term - others include mouldy, ossified, polluted, twisted and langers. I cant reach my coworkers, and the other tourist guides trailing behind us wont be able to hear us outside the Cave of Maghera. was, and a great painter, but filled with greed and self-loathing. For example, Feck this, Im not listening to him shiting on for any longer, or That fecker was in here mooching about the place again this morning., Photo by Gardiner Mitchell via Tourism Ireland. You are destined for success in writing. Appreciate your votes! For example, The smell off those runners. You can have "good craic" at the pub as well as hear the "latest craic". It is also used as Irish slang meaning "throw" (e.g. Someone thats a nuisance. And I made perfect score too. For example, Mrs. And it has further connotations: a ciotach is regarded as a strange person, a strange one, or perhaps, touched by the Devil himself. No one is quite sure where the phrase originated, but theories abound: One has it that the phrase originated with the Christy Moore song The Craic Is Ninety in the Isle of Man, while others believe the 90 represents speed. Love the lists and entertaining hub. A long time ago I was serving a custodial sentence. LOL Check out my other Irish hub sometime for a real "flavour" of warped Irish humour! Drain da snake : - To take a leak. Contrary to popular belief this does not mean "great" or anything nearly as enthusiastic. For example, Hes a cute hoor that fella, always manages to get a free ticket to the concerts in the Phoenix Park. Funny you say you have never been here, you sound very Irish!! So, the next time your Irish friend cancels your much-needed Irish vacation plans because of a stomach-ache, you can say mor ya. If someone says "the craic was 90" it means the fun, laughter and joviality was amazing. Kenneth. We use the word deadly in Ireland to describe something thats good or great, for example, That new pub on the corner is deaaaaadly! or Did you hear I got the job in the chipper? Ah no. Theres more than just one craic in Irish slang. @ !!!! Lets enjoy the view! Gamers actually use this term quite a lot, with the same meaning and context. For example, Eh, is that Karen up on that table? Shes on her 17th vodka. For example, Ah stop, thats gas! or Emmas dog is gas. But be wary if a stranger addresses you with this term at the middle of the night. Define neck. Someone who is driven by anxiousness, waiting for something to occur. For example, Im going to call in sick. For example, How ya doing hey?! you might befriend a couple of colleens studying horticulture. Gas. In Irish Gaelic, it's Is do mhac do mhac inni, ach is d'inon d'inon go deo. You could actually use lash here as well, for example, Give me a lash of that. That basically means that you did something EXTREMELY embarrassing and should probably be disowned. The second use of this Irish phrase is used when you want someone to listen to you, for example, Cmere to me for a minute and Ill tell ya. 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. With this knowledge at hand, youll find a good way to empathize with their current situation. Here the top 80 most used Irish slang phrases. But maybe thats because Im getting old and getting out less Sarahs new fella was out last night. For example, The pub last night was wedged with culchies.. Black stuff. And who said Strine was an Australian invention?