Irish Slang - Funny Irish Phrases, Expressions, & Irish Spoken Language

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Parent Category: Irish Slang Phrases

Created: 19 August 2019

Many of the Irish finish their sentences with the words "so it is" - this emphesises what they just said.

 

e.g. “That’s a nice car you’ve got there, so it is!”

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Parent Category: Leinster

Created: 19 August 2019

Very full after a big meal

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Parent Category: Connaught

Created: 19 August 2019

Stumpa - A good looking girl.

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Parent Category: Ulster

Created: 19 August 2019

Saw

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Parent Category: Leinster

Created: 19 August 2019

Same as 'sick as a small hospital', physically sick or just very disgusted at something. A box of frogs are apparently very sick.

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Parent Category: Irish Slang Phrases

Created: 19 August 2019

Movies, Cinema - e.g. "Want to come to the pictures?"

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Parent Category: Irish Slang Phrases

Created: 19 August 2019

To drink alot, usually meant as a comedy term.

 

"go on ye alcho ye!"

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Parent Category: Leinster

Created: 19 August 2019

Average: lacking exceptional quality or ability

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Parent Category: Ulster

Created: 19 August 2019

Telling tales on someone who doesnt want someone else knowing