Waterford Slang Terms, Expressions, & Irish Spoken Language - Irish Phrases
The Foundary was a factory in Waterford where everyone's grandfather used to work. It was located down by the kay river. They used to pronounce it in this way due to the peculiar gutteral r sound of the old Waterford accent.
A torturing device used on men to get them to do something they normally wouldn't. A torturing device that connects to the nipples using crocodile clips causing severe and acute pain. Sophisticated manipulators can deliver an electric shock to the nipple adding to the persuasive effectiveness of the device.
An enquiry into someone's well being. Akin to 'How are you Today?'
Would often be used in conversation to indicate a sharp drop in air temp.
George Orwell described our Governments attitude to the people in his political satire 'Animal Farm' best when he wrote: "All Animals are equal, but some animals more equal than others." This is exactly what's going on today in modern Ireland i.e. the many are being made to pay to line the pockets of the few.
Perhaps because of certain distinct physical differences between male and female, this term has been used to describe abilities that are more common in the male sex. Such abilities include; map reading, spatial awareness, computer programming, DIY, and mathematical ability.
Tribal chant ululated by school going individuals while their fellow pupils dig the head off one another.
Someone doing something that they shouldn't be doing e.g. a ref giving a bad decision at a game, a child playing with a box of matches, a garda pulling up someone for pissing in a dark alley etc.
A couple who are from two different counties
A girl with a very sexy body but an unattractive face... This phrase is generally uttered by men who examine the posterior of a lady as they drive by, On the approach they say "Oooohhh" and if her face does not match the beauty of her posterior as they pass they will say "Naaaaaa", hence Una.
Describing a group of people who are seen regulary at a regular event or place
Not liking a lak
Would often be used in conversation to indicate a sharp drop in air temp.
Alternative to "that's about as useful as a Kerry man with a hurl." Basically, means the topic of discussion is beyond useless.