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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What are "drobes".

It's paperwork. Nobody wants to do it.

You're doing your housework.

They're little bits and pieces.

It's an item of furniture in which you might hang your clothes.

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

You're a pompous ass!

You're utterly trustworthy.

You're a dodgy geezer, innit.

You're a reliable type.

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Where or what are "the jacks"?

It's a bakery. You get your soda bread there.

It's where you work.

It's a popular chain of bars in Dublin.

The bathroom

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

You're keeping up to date with the news.

You're happy!

You're heavy with child.

You're super-smart.

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

Yes. It means you make them laugh.

Absolutely. They think you're sexy.

No. They think you're a fool.

Yes. They think you're a super-brain.

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

You're exhausted.

You're sparring for a fight.

You could eat a scabby horse.

Your brains are in your butt.

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

I'm exhausted.

I'm wasted. One too many Murphys.

I'm extremely angry. Step away.

I'm deliriously happy.

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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!

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

Yes. It's for sale.

Yes. It's sparking clean.

No. It's absolutely demolished.

No. It's been tampered with.

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

You were being a prize jerk.

You were behaving in a gentlemanly manner.

You were being a great pal.

You were showing intelligence.

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What on earth is a "Rare Bulgarian"?

It's an imp - a magical being.

It's a member of the royal family.

It's a type of cook.

It's a person who lacks grace.

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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.

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

They're stylish.

They're attractive.

They're creative.

They're greedy.

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

You're up to no good.

You're excelling.

You're taking a plane journey.

You're super hot.

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

They're overstepping the mark.

It's a strange, Irish dance.

They're really angry.

They're emptying a bucket.

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

They're saying that you're over-sensitive.

They're saying that you're beautiful.

They think you're lazy.

They think you're a fool.

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

You're someone who breaks up a fight.

You love yourself. Stop taking selfies, you eejit.

You're a tight wad.

You solve crimes.

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

That you're too modest.

That you're touch cray cray.

That you're really angry.

That you're a millionaire.

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What the heck is a "stook"?

It's a little babby.

It's a nurse. When they're nice to you.

It's the town idiot.

It's a type of donkey.

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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.

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

It's a type of fashion.

It's an explosion.

It's the sound that a warplane makes when it's dropping its bombs.

It's the "whole thing".

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

It's disgusting.

It's brilliant.

It makes you look like a blind moose.

It's expensive.

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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.

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

You're vain.

You're tight as a gnat's chuff (a miser)

You wear too much make-up.

You've had too much to drink.

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

Someone with ancient tomb-stones for teeth.

Someone who could do with a bath.

Somebody with bad breath.

A lady of the night.

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

That you're reckless.

That you're dumb.

That you've had one too many Murphys.

That you're not exactly an oil painting.

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

It's a tiny holiday home.

A miser. Someone who never buys you a drink.

A luxurious item of clothing.

A good laugh.

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

You're smiling. Stop it.

You're singing your little heart out.

You're moaning.

You're engaging in a little "hows your father?" (having sex!)

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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.

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

Duck. They're about to punch you.

They're asking if you'd like to share a taxi.

They're talking about beer. Would you like one?

They want to kiss you.

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

You formulating a plan.

You're having the time of your life.

You're making a show of yourself.

You're celebrating St.Paddy's Day.

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

They loves ya.

They're sparring for a fight. Duck!

They're giving you an evil stare.

It's pink eye - after a night out.

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

That whatever they're doing is immense fun.

That you have one cool motorcar.

They think you're super-sexy.

That they're going.

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

You were hugging.

You were kissing (rather heavily).

You've been a-cursing. Wash your mouth out with soap.

You've had a fight.

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Can You Decipher Irish Slang?

About This Quiz

What are "drobes".

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

Where or what are "the jacks"?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

What on earth is a "Rare Bulgarian"?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

What the heck is a "stook"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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