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acting the maggot
Irish English · common search form
Behaving foolishly, messing around, causing trouble, or refusing to take something seriously.
Ireland topic
Everyday speech
16 entries show how this function appears in Irish English and related everyday language. Read the full context before treating related terms as synonyms.
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arseways
Irish English · common search form
Wrongly arranged, badly handled, reversed, confused, or in a complete mess.
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banjaxed
Irish English · common search form
Broken, ruined, exhausted, or no longer functioning properly.
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bold
Irish English · common search form
Naughty, badly behaved, or disobedient, especially of a child.
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class
Irish English · common search form
Excellent, very good, stylish, or impressive.
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deadly
Irish English · common search form
Excellent, impressive, exciting, or highly enjoyable.
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feck
Irish English · common search form
A mild-to-strong exclamation or verb used in place of a more explicit swear word.
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gas
Irish English · common search form
Funny, amusing, ridiculous in an entertaining way, or full of comic energy.
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grand
Irish English · common search form
Fine, okay, acceptable, settled, or not worth making a fuss about.
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knackered
Irish English · common search form
Very tired, worn out, or exhausted.
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lash
Irish English · common search form
To rain heavily, move quickly, strike, pour generously, or proceed with energetic force.
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mineral
Irish English · common search form
A soft drink or fizzy drink, especially in older, regional, or hospitality-related usage.
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press
Irish English · common search form
A cupboard, cabinet, or enclosed storage space.
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sound
Irish English · common search form
Good, decent, trustworthy, kind, or agreeable.
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sure look
Irish English · common search form
A flexible phrase that acknowledges reality, softens a conclusion, or signals that little more can be done.
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yoke
Irish English · common search form
A thing, object, device, or person whose exact name is unknown, forgotten, or unnecessary.