Irish slang is peppered with sounds and phrases and mythology from the ancient Gaelic language, which has been all but wiped out of existence in Ireland—at the moment, it is the primary language of a mere 72,000 people, while nearly everyone else speaks the … BY Jack Adam Gallagher. Sorry, can’t stop. This is another tame bit of Irish slang used to describe a man or woman that you’re less than fond of. It describes a situation or a person that’s no fun. Some examples of Irish Slang and commonly-used Irish language phrases ..... Acting the Maggot - Fooling and messing around. You tend to hear a lot of mad Irish slang words when people greet each other. Sticking an 'O' on the end of a name is also popular with common examples including Anto, Dano, Keano & Bono. One you might want to include is Guards. Many Irish worked to help fill in the Back Bay of Boston and have this name to show for it to this day. is just the Irish version of "How can I help you?". Dilunt’d (spelling??) Etymology: Sadly, the origin for the word “chode” appears to be unknown. Too bad April Fools' Day is past. I would have ever guessed the meaning of some of these words and phrases! We have a million different ways of describing something as good or great in Ireland. not ‘howsagoing’ (?) This is another female-specific word that’s reasonably offensive. Or a bit dodgy. I don’t use the word ‘feck’ personally, but it’s a word that I associate with the magnificent Father Ted series, which is why it’s part of my favourites. Located in the Phoenix Park in Dublin Love. Had no idea those words were common in Australia. Find words with this meaning on The Online Slang Dictionary's slang thesaurus (urban thesaurus). Hi ya oh he from the Samui isle!! The Basics. Glad you found hilarious! You coming out for a few pints later?!’. We all went back to Sharon’s after. He’s from Malahide, but he’s dead on’. Good people. For example, ‘Bout ye, chief! In Ireland, for some bizarre reason, we describe ‘the shopping’ or ‘the groceries’ as ‘the messages’. Find more Irish words at wordhippo.com! If someone is sound, they’re cool. Floozie . French may be known as the language of love but we reckon Irish could give it a run for its money. From an Irish play. Or you might try boyfriend or girlfriend to get words that can mean either one of these (e.g. Look forward to catching more of your insightful writing!:). Person who quietly engineers things to their own advantage. ‘Leg it’ refers to moving fast. Very interesting. Thanks so much for input! We’ve an almost endless number of ways to describe a person that we don’t like in Ireland. These brought back memories of my growing up days. Fierce . I spent a lot of time nodding and smiling, and then admitting I had no idea what they were talking about. We Irish do have some odd words we use everyday! because I love the IRISH. !lol Appreciate your support and comments! Here is the definitive guide to Irish nicknames. Herzlich Willkommen hier bei uns. Legend says that if you find one each leaf has a meaning. you are very welcome to hear the truth about your amazing writing from me any day. Right, let's get the simple stuff out of the way. Appreciate your votes! The craic was 90’. buachaill. I can safely say I never thought I’d be writing a guide that included the word ‘testicles’…. Bang on is generally used as a response and is another bit of Irish slang for good. You’ll often hear Irish people refer to a person or a situation as ‘Gas’. Thanks for sharing and passing this on. Pronounced ‘Ban-jacks-d’, this is another one for a person that’s heavily overindulged. April 25, 2020 Spring Trivia Quiz Answers. A list of slang words for boyfriend, girlfriend, boo, significant other. This is yet another tame one that’s used to describe someone dense. lol Thanks for your comments and votes, much appreciated!! You can leg it to the shops, or you can leg it around the corner to meet one of the lads. Sweetie Pie. What is nookie? April 30, 2020 Find the Hidden Object Quiz Answers (Version 3) Related Articles. You can also say ‘Give me a go’. We use the word ‘deadly’ in Ireland to describe something that’s 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. O’Tool gave us about 7 weeks worth of maths homework. Why? Had fun compiling, thinking there really is soooo many, where did they all come from?!! Meaning: Woman of dubious moral attributes Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on March 30, 2013: Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on March 28, 2013: Appreciate you dropping in! With all the different slang and the different accents going on it makes for a very crazy world of language! Looking forward to reading more of your work here! Base it on a personal trait. Here, I have highlighted the most commonly heard words, their meanings, and provided examples of how they are used in everyday speech. There’s no way I’m waiting for a bus in that. Actually it does exist although rare! ‘Giving out’ literally means to complain. ‘Thanks a million’ means ‘Thank you very much’. Mint = very good G’way on = get lost Mizzling = light rain Minging (bogging, dirty) Dirty day = wet rainy day Spud= mild derogatory for eejit/tool My buer= my woman (pronounce byooer)South Armagh Gammy Fein & Haigy Fein = fella derogatorily used amongst ‘the boyz’ for ‘slegging ‘ (slagging) Rulya , rulya minya (not good) or maybe so bad it’s good?? It’s rotten out’. From a Corkonian ‘exiled’ in landan – No ‘langer’ (male member/term of abuse), ‘Oul’ Doll’ (Girlfriend), ‘wazzies’ (wasps), bazzer (haircut) or Rubber Dollies (trainers/sneakers) ! Maybe they’re talking about getting the ride in?? For example, ‘Please tell me he’s called off training. Had a good laugh writing and thinking god we speak a lot of rubbish!! bae). See more ideas about irish slang, irish, irish quotes. Is there a unique way to say “let’s do this” or “let’s be about it”? Learn how your comment data is processed. Think of it as an Irish slang translator, of sorts. I’ve heard this one a lot less in recent years. Someone that’s a waster. For example, ‘C’mon. Or is that just a cliché?. Fella, lad, chap, gason. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on April 25, 2013: Many thanks hope it made some sense to you! Narrow Back. You’ll hear the word ‘fine’ used in a variety of different ways: If you hear someone say ‘It’s fine’, it means ‘It’s OK’. Top 80 Irish Slang Words - The Gift Of The Gab Comments Cathal on June 16, 2020: 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!" She’s bang on’ or ‘I had the bike fixed down in Riordain’s yard last week. Dude. Here’s a handful of slang words that are used to describe a girl/woman. Hang on there for a second and I’ll leg it over to you now!’. Irish Translation. Naff — Something that is a bit uncool would be described as naff. I did have fun compiling this, it has to be said! Deadly – great. For example, ‘How ya doing hey?! Oh thank you, I’m so happy this helped and yes my lover is back after months of breakup, if you need help E-mail: Robinsonbuckler11 (@) gmail com . If ever there was a Gobdaw it’s that lad’. For example, ‘He’s only a goon that lad’. Carrie Lee Night from Northeast United States on March 17, 2014: Great fun!! For example, ‘He’s a cute hoor that fella, always manages to get a free ticket to the concerts in the Phoenix Park’. Thanks Made, I had fun writing this one!Hopefully it gives a brief intro into the popular words visitors will hear and not run a mile!! For example, ‘That chicken fillet roll was class’. ‘Fair play’ is an Irish expression used to congratulate someone. Appreciate your votes and sharing MK!!!! Fine thing . lol Glad you enjoyed! Keith – Dowtcha Boy ! 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. 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. For example, ‘Ah man, my heads in bits. Meaning: Used for your guy, as in ‘me fella’; partner/husband/boyfriend. Weather type: Rainy. You can describe a person or a situation as ‘bang on’. To describe a man, you may also hear the term male floozie as well. Their accent didn't help one bit - especially after a few drinks. ‘Come on, let’s go’ would work for the above! For example, ‘Sure, yer one was caught shifting yer man last week!’. She is in love with the countryside and the people. Roto = drunk (South Armagh, O’meath) Rank (not great) Cat- pronounced ‘cyat’ (not good) Hot press (airing cupboard) Glass of Guinness = half pint of (Not a pint!) Glad you have been getting some mileage out of the jacks at work!! You can use the word ‘bollocks’ in a number of different ways. Not as offensive: ‘Go and ask my bollox’. 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! Here you’ll find a bunch of slang terms for “friend” and “friends”, along with slang which is more generally ralated to the topic of friendship, and also slang that is specifically for best friends.Without further ado, here’s our list of slang words for “friend”: I'm not slagging you, It's on the top of my list. 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. For example, ‘Eh, is that Karen up on that table?’ ‘She’s on her 17th vodka. For example, ‘Ah for fu*k sake. Now, you tend to hear this used in a vulgar manner quite a bit, but it’s also used in everyday conversation, also. While it might seem slightly odd to use a term meaning “able to cause death” in a positive way, “deadly” is one of the most popular common Irish slang words. It is often used to take the piss and when the end of the word is more exaggerated eg "boYO" it can show a sense of dominance from the person speaking the word. Look at him pulling a beamer’. Interesting on it being close to Essex slang, that's a new one . Áras an Uachtaráin - (Irish - 'Arr Iss On Ook Tar Awn') - Home of the President i.e. Seriously...never met one that I didn't take to immediately! Now if I can only save enough to go to Ireland so I can test out my nifty new words! That said at speed, did not sound like English. I was hammered last night’. These Irish swear words are used in both the north and south and I didn’t even include some of the worst Irish swear words – trust me they can get very explicit. This is another Irish expression for describing kissing. thanks for a great hub, voted up from me. Fancy a pint?’. However, you’ll more commonly hear it used in a few different ways: This is another way of describing something that’s dirty or that’s in a bad way. Slagging means to make fun of. Can you help? Yes. I’ll chat to ye later, yea?!’. For example, ‘She was down here last Sunday. I enjoyed reading them. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 25, 2012: Thanks viking305, The good old garda, thanks for that, a good one! LMAO! I can sense that. November 9, 2020 Thanksgiving Brainteaser Quiz Answers. In Ireland, ‘dope’ is another way of describing someone stupid. 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!! I was locked and in bed by half ten.’. Elizabeth / Lizzie - Slang for coffin dodger / old cunt (Marge is the biggest lizzie I ken) Edina / Embra - Edinburgh. Hope this helps! Glad you enjoyed this you may enjoy the humour in my other Irish hub, so you want to be Irish !! Bookmarked it. Thanks so much! Rajan Singh Jolly from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. You are so right, and I am forever using it! LOL maybe due to the fact us Irish are a wee bit mad at times! Did you go to Trinners to do your degree? Glad you found it interesting and came upon words you recognised. They’re a pair of dryshites’. Usually used casually with friends. Some Irish Slang terms that may come in handy ..... * Acting the Maggot - Fooling and messing around. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on August 24, 2012: Thanks Relationshipc, Appreciate your comments and visit! Great, great job! 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")? It is amazing how us Irish pop up everywhere, happy to hear a community are thriving in Massachusetts!!! That man is a shnakey little shitehawk’. It’s used to describe a bad case of something, for example, ‘I’ve been lashing in the tablets all week. ‘Yer wan’ or ‘Your one’ is used to refer to someone who’s name you do not know or a person that you do not like. Faffing means to do something… without actually doing anything. Not sure what the antra martins thing is. Hopefully you will get to visit us over this neck of the woods and have a head start in the speech! Wow, what a journey Swords to Peru, my bucket list no.1 stop! 9. Mary Wickison from Brazil on April 25, 2013: Wonderful. To keep it going, and to make this guide as helpful as possible, I’m going to offer myself as an Irish slang translator. 1. Irish words for girlfriend include cailín, cara baineann, cara mná, girseach, neachtlainnín, fail mhuice, cailís, caoláire, gaige and gráinnín. What gets me the most is the Irish slang and the way the Irish say certain things. For example, ‘There’s your change’. Love the lists and entertaining hub. 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. I was chatting to a friend from London recently over pints about the Irish phrases and slang words that he couldn’t get his head around when he first moved to Ireland. and never thought of it being another "Irish" saying or phrase but it obviously is one! Irish slang swear words. From always working with the public, I often say "Are you okay?" It was a fun hub to write, us Irish are good at making fun (polite term!!) Andrew Spacey from Near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire,UK on June 22, 2012: Lovely hub. Irish terms of endearment (Téarmaí Muirnéise) Irish words that used with partners, children and other loved ones. WIC. For example, ‘Shamey Brannagin was caught stealing from Kerrigan’s again. For example, ‘Their kitchen is manky. Us Irish are a canny lot! Buddy. More Irish words for boyfriend. Thanks! Weather type: Fine. For example, ‘Shut your bake, you clown’. Translation: A messer. I thought this Irish saying made perfect sense, but apparently not. This is another for describing someone that’s heavily intoxicated. For example, ‘The car won’t start. For example, ‘Shite man I’m running late. This one can be offensive, depending on the context. Always have wanted to see Ireland now I can practice up on the slang. For example, ‘Sure look, what can ye do?!’. And so is the jacks’. From ‘the messages‘ to ‘jammy‘, here are some more popular ways of saying things using Irish slang words. This Irish expression gets more than it’s fair share of use and isn’t specific to any particular county. ‘I know. Example: Is your fella going to be there? Another word for eejit. :^D What a fun hub. ‘In bits’ is used when you’re describing something or someone that’s in a bad way. This one is usually used the morning after a heavy session when you’re explaining why your heads is thumping. If a person is ‘Acting the maggot’ they’re messing around / dossing… i.e. 12 – 22: Funny Irish phrases and slang that confused my non-Irish friends when we first met In my last job, I worked in a building with around 250 people from 34 different countries. Banjaxed is another lovely Irish expression. It was some Ogeous handling’. Loads of the below words were new to me as well, but I’ve lashed them into a section dedicated to Belfast slang. The common way you would here that in Ireland is “are you right or what?”. Have fun: you will be talking like a seasoned pro in no time! 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. We used a lot of these (I’m in the USA, but my gram, on my mom’s side was 100% Irish). What’s the craic?’ or when enquiring about a situation, for example, ‘What’s the craic with that lad. Or something along those lines? Looking forward to reading more. It's funny, though: the thing that wrong-footed me when I first arrived in Ireland isn't on this list. Translation: Someone that’s lazy. It’s a handy conversation starter and it’s generally the topic of debate in shops and pubs alike. Mufti — A military term that has seeped its way into British slang to mean casual or civilian clothes. What is the Irish slang word for man? The jammy hoor!’. ‘Yer man’ is used to describe… a man… You’ll often hear this used when someone’s describing someone that they don’t like, however it can also be used when you don’t know someone’s name. 400+ people commented and the guide below was born. I am so glad you enjoyed this compilation of Irish slang. Translation: A walk. Translation: A tricky situation. Fair play to her’. Howsagoin?! . Houl yer whisht in there. when meaning "may I help you?" To have a shot of something means to try it out. buachaill noun. ‘That young lad was in here last night acting the maggot’. For example, ‘D’ye see yer wan over there with the red hat? For example, ‘It’s a grand aul day today Mary’. ‘Nice one’ is an Irish saying that’s used to show approval of someone’s behaviour. If he was mine I’d give him a good kick up the hole!’. they’re not doing what they’re supposed to be doing. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on April 13, 2013: Very funny. Some Irish Slang trigger words for you to hopefully relax to! ("Ma granny's got an empty, 'moan up fur a swallae. Agra is one of our older "sweetheart" words, dating back to 1645, and a linguistic reminder that Ireland was a … Cheers for that.’. Soulmate. The following are five tips for picking the perfect nickname for your boyfriend. Example: It was a fierce performance. That’s deadly. ‘Up to 90’ means flat out busy doing something. Translation: Face. "). een - eyes. The typically UK slang is gobsmacked (shocked or dumbfounded), from the 1960s era military slang, itself from the Irish word "gob" for mouth. To ‘Lob the gob’ means to kiss someone. For example, ‘The smell off those runners. These Irish language terms of endearment are sure to make your sweetheart swoon! ‘Peeler’ is english / british, after sir Robert Peel. Sweetheart. Some examples of Irish Slang and commonly-used Irish language phrases ..... Acting the Maggot - Fooling and messing around. 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 cute hoor’ is used to describe someone that’s relatively crafty and that’s able to mould a situation to benefit themself. No idea how to describe this one. For example, ‘I saw you chatting to him for about 4 hours. You have no idea how much of this I recognised... and I've never been to Ireland! !’, You’ll often hear people refer to a young lad as a ‘youngfella’ and a woman as a ‘youngwan’. Dont know about the antra martins bit, but if you tell someone ‘don’t start!’, it means they’re whinging/fighting/starting something and you’re warning them off it. For example, ‘He spends his day going between the bookies and the pub. There may be more context around this translation than we can show here for non-members. 100%! LOL. Here's a list of translations. @ Susie: Sorry I forgot. Darling. Some Irish Slang trigger words for you to hopefully relax to! Hi fpherj48, Thanks so much for your lovely comments which definitely made me laugh! Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on July 03, 2012: Hi How-to-crafts, Appreciate your comments and sharing! Glad you enjoyed it was fun putting together! Greetings tend to vary quite a bit, depending on the county. ‘Ah, deadly. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on October 02, 2012: Like your use of a bit of slang, your are coming on grand and soon you will be suckin diesel me ol' flower! Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on October 06, 2013: Nice one buachaildana, quite an appropriate name! I had a wonderful laugh to begin my day with...thank you! A lot of uses, most popular are: reply to how are you, how are you feeling, being told of a decision, We will meet you there - " Grand "; Dinner will be 10 minutes - " Grand ", I had a quick kip before dinner; It was a real kip of a hotel, Three meanings: to rain hard, to make an attempt at something or to go out drinking, It was lashing out of the heavens, Give it a lash or Let's go on the lash Saturday, I was mortified when I realised my mistake, Very difficult or to really want to do something, Finding a taxi was murder, I could murder a Guinness. Despite the stress of finding the best nickname for your boyfriend, it is one of the fun things about having a boyfriend. I could understand words like ‘Banjaxxed‘ and ‘Poxy‘ causing hassle, but I couldn’t get over that ‘Giving out‘ didn’t make sense. nb: Use a verb to mean make fun of someone in a nice way or else it has the same meaning as elsewhere i.e. Slán ! Mike Licht NotionsCapital.com,CC-BY-2.0, via flickr. For example, ‘I got tickets to the Aslan gig’. You’ll often hear the word ‘Class’ paired with ‘Pure’, for example, ‘That new full-back they’ve brought on is pure class.’. For the first day or so, I thought I might be coming down with something. Free burgers’. This is also a good hub if you want to go to Ireland. Good on ya, Keith. Its immediate origin is unclear, but it is based on the word for "bundle of sticks", ultimately derived, via Old French, Italian and Vulgar Latin, from Latin fascis.. The word ‘Yoke’ is used to describe something. The American slang term is first recorded in 1914, the shortened form fag shortly after, in 1921. An Lár - (Irish - 'On Larr') - City Centre (An Lar is written on the front of Dublin buses to confuse tourists!) Here are some words I want to leave you that tell you how I describe this hub: AMAZING; THRILLING; PROFESSIONALLY-WRITTEN AND RESEARCHED; DELIGHTFUL; HYPNOTIC and FUN TO READ. You'll find everything from. However, it can also be an indication that the person you’re speaking to is either 1, uninterested in what you’re saying, or 2, has no idea how to respond to what you’ve just said. Here you’ll find a bunch of slang terms for “friend” and “friends”, along with slang which is more generally ralated to the topic of friendship, and also slang that is specifically for best friends.Without further ado, here’s our list of slang words for “friend”: You’ll generally hear people use this when describing how long it’s been since they’ve seen someone, or how long it’s been since they’ve done something. :-). The best nicknames are those which have some personal meaning. 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 pissing down out there.’, Weather type: Rainey. Male person, also used for boyfriend: Flitters: The dog left the shirt in flitters: Tatters: Fluthered: He was fluthered again: Drunk: Foostering: ... Meanings of Irish place names !LOL what an idea!! 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’. In my last job, I worked in a building with around 250 people from 34 different countries. Suzanne Ridgeway (author) from Dublin, Ireland on June 22, 2012: Cheers chef-de-jour! Any help would be great. Unsere Mitarbeiter haben uns der Mission angenommen, Verbraucherprodukte verschiedenster Variante ausführlichst unter die Lupe zu nehmen, damit Sie zu Hause einfach den Irish slang for friend ausfindig machen können, den Sie zuhause haben wollen. Great hub and I enjoyed reading it. .OMG, how did that one escape me? Dec 09, 2016 "You couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo." nice wan yea, cyerafter. This is extremely useful when your In Ireland. I can't wait to use some of these ^_^. You will just have to make a return trip!! LOVED IT. For example, ‘Did you get it printed?’ ‘No, the thing’s banjaxed sure’ or ‘The f*cking car won’t start again – the engine’s banjaxed’. Translation: How are you?. ‘Jammy’ basically means lucky. Sound is probably more frequently used as an affirmative response to something, for example, ‘Ah, sound. She’s in rag order.’. In many countries, the word ‘Unreal’ means imaginary or illusory, but not in Ireland. Some I know already so I guess they've been taken on as British or slid over the Irish Sea. Translation: Keep quiet. It, again, is Irish slang for good. It’s hot enough for bathinas (swimming trunks) here now, so I’m gonna balm out (sunbathe). So much of this looks like Australian slang to me. Confusing or what?! So, I thought ‘giving out’ was something used globally… genuinely. I tell my kids ‘don’t start!’. Your feet must be bogging’. Since before time us Irish have managed to invent our very own slang words and phrases to unleash on all unfamiliar with the lingo! Related Reads: Check out our guide to 31 funny Irish jokes and 33 Irish insults and curses that locals use. For example, ‘Sure he’s been on the pints all day, he’s banjxxed’. For example, ‘You’ll be getting off your hole and emptying the bins in 5 minutes’. = Diluted blackcurrant/orange for example. There are two peelers coming up the road there’. If you hear someone refer to a person as a ‘Fine thing’, it generally means they find that person attractive. dangerous…. Narked — Cheesed off, irritated. Voted up and across. For example, ‘Your Michael is a little hallion. For example, ‘I clipped the wing mirror off the pillar yesterday’. ‘Deadly’ doesn’t mean dangerous and ‘Class’ isn’t always used to describe a lesson. How-to-crafts from Ireland on July 03, 2012: A great selection of slang words we use in our daily conversations here in Dublin. To keep it straight (because I’ve actually needed to), I’ve compiled a list of Irish words and slang that I’ve come across during my time here. It's for a poem and I can just see the look on people's faces in the workshop. This is fantastic!! This is an Irish phrase that’s used to ask someone to wait for you or to stop what you’re saying. He’s a bleedin’ melter.’. ‘Bollocks’ as an Irish insult is usually used … Voted Up and Sharing, then I'm off to the Jacks! In Irish slang, they tend to use the word floozie, a word since carried over to the US. Thanks for sharing. Welcome to the Slangpedia entry on friends! An old Irish slang word used to describe someone that’s a chancer. Over the course of my time there, I received my fair share of strange looks when I said certain things. For example, ‘She’s an awful gobshite’.