Can You Decipher Irish Slang?

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Ah, the charm of the Irish. They're a chipper bunch, our friends from across the water. They love the "craic" and suggest that you "use your noodle". You'd have a friend for life in the Irish - if only you could understand what the heck they were talking about. You've got your Roddy Doyles and your Mauve Binchys, your Samuel Becketts and your James Joyces. There's a poetic, lyrical nature to the Irish - they love their drink, they love their music, they love their food. They're a hedonistic bunch. And you can join them. If you could only follow what they're saying. Well, now you can. You can thank us later.

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If '"she's peeled,' what's just happened?

That young lady appears to be taking off her clothes.

That delightful lass is absolutely pissed as a fart (drunk).

They're a miser. No way are they getting the drinks in.

Something just broke.

You go to the pub. It's "jammers". What does that mean?

It's absolutely rammed full of people.

It's full of people you don't want to associate with.

It's grim. Hasn't been cleaned for a thousand years.

It's pricey.

What do the Irish mean when they say, "it's biscuits to a bear"?

It means that the bear wants to eat you. Run.

It means that you look in the mirror too often. Stop it.

It's just another terms for a cookie.

That something's a waste of time.

If an Irish person suggests that you use your "noodle", to which body part are they referring?

Your mouth. And they're usually telling you to keep it shut.

Your feet. They probably smell like old cheese.

Your brain.

Your butt. Well, I say!

If someone says they're gonna "batter ye", is this a good thing?

Yes. It means they're going to give you a kiss.

No. They're not happy and are going to punch you really rather hard.

Yes. They're going to get you some fish and chips.

Yes. They're going to do you a favor.

Do you fancy a night out "on the lash"? Erm, I'm not sure. It sounds painful. What is it?

You're going out drinking.

You're using a credit card. You have no money.

It's a chain of bars in County Cork.

You're staying. You're not going out.

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Can You Decipher Irish Slang?

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If '"she's peeled,' what's just happened?

Someone's giving you the "glad eye". What the heck's going on?

You go to the pub. It's "jammers". What does that mean?

You're friend is "taking the piss". What on earth do they think they're doing?

If someone calls you a "wanker", what are they saying exactly.

If you're "knackered" what the hell has happened to you?

If an Irish person uses the phrase, "dirty tooth", to what are they referring?

That person is "clean on". What is that?

The Irish seem to love the "craic". But what the feck is it?

I got told to "hop on". What is that?

You were "snogging" all night. What's that, then?

If you're engaging in a little "olaginin", what on earth are you doing?

Someone just described you as "like a blind cobbler's thumb". What the heck does that mean?

Someone just called me a "muppet". Is that good?

What on earth is a "Rare Bulgarian"?

What do the Irish mean when they say, "it's biscuits to a bear"?

You're "caked". What does that mean.

You're "flyin' it". What are you doing?

I'm "langered". Are you? Is that good, sir?

What the heck is a "stook"?

If an Irish person suggests that you use your "noodle", to which body part are they referring?

That sofa's "in tatters". Is that a good thing?

I'm "plugged". Congratulations. Sorry - what are you?

You're "rumbly". Am I? What does that mean?

Where or what are "the jacks"?

"I've got the whole shebang". Have you? What would that be, then?

If someone says they're gonna "batter ye", is this a good thing?

You're "acting the maggot", they said. What were you doing?

If somebody described you as "mad as a box of frogs", what do they mean?

You're "an equaliser". What are you?

You're "doin' a number". What are you doing?

What are "drobes".

If someone shouts out, "what a ride", what are they saying?

Do you fancy a night out "on the lash"? Erm, I'm not sure. It sounds painful. What is it?

That jacket is "hatchet", they said. What are they saying?

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