What do the Irish call a bathroom?

In Ireland, 'the jacks' means 'toilet', most commonly used to refer to public bathrooms.

Why do the Irish call the bathrooms jacks?

An old Tudor phrase for lavatory, jacks is a term more commonly used in Ireland. This is likely a reference to Jack Power, who invented the first multiple cubicle toilet. However, he never liked his name being associated with sanitation so he changed it by deed poll.

What is slang for toilet?

commode. crapper (coarse slang) crapper trapper (coarse slang, rare) devil's back roads (slang, rare) dunny (AU&NZ, slang)

What is a fanny in Ireland?

Fanny pack: The term fanny in Irish is applied exclusively to female genitalia, so whatever you are wearing, it isn't a fanny pack; it's a waist-belt or a waist-pouch.

Why do Irish say feck?

Feck as a verb once meant “keep a look out”, maybe from Irish feic. And then there is the Irish slang feck “steal, take”, which the Chambers Dictionary of Slang says may originate in Old English feccan “to fetch, gain, take”, or German fegen “to plunder”.

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What is Fawny?

(ˈfɔːnɪ) adj, -nier or -niest. (Colours) of a fawn colour.

What is a fancy name for bathroom?

[chiefly British], potty, toilet, washroom, water closet.

What is the British term for bathroom?

loo (British, informal) washroom.

What do Scots call toilets?

For the uninitiated, cludgie is a Scottish word meaning “toilet”, although probably not to be used in the politest of companies.

What do you call an Irish girl?

[ ahy-rish-woom-uhn ] SHOW IPA. / ˈaɪ rɪʃˌwʊm ən / PHONETIC RESPELLING. noun, plural I·rish·wom·en. a woman born in Ireland or of Irish ancestry.

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What is considered rude in Ireland?

When driving, especially in more rural areas, it's considered rude in Ireland to not acknowledge an oncoming driver. This is done by simply lifting a finger off the steering wheel in greeting. You could raise the whole hand if you recognize the person, but at least a slight wave motion in passing is expected.

What is a Pawny?

1a : something delivered to or deposited with another as security for a loan. b : hostage. 2 : the state of being pledged. 3 : something used as a pledge : guaranty. 4 : the act of pawning.

What is a Danny?

the hand (used esp when addressing children) Word origin. probably from dandy, childish pronunciation of hand.

What does Barny mean?

Barny definition

An argument, a disagreement. noun.

What do Irish call their friends?

Mucker. Mate, pal, friend.

What does feckin eejit mean in Irish?

Product Description. Irish slang definition of the word "eejit". One of the most common Irishisms. Like an idiot or a fool but much nicer and friendlier. Even smart and intelligent people can act the feckin eejit.

Why do Irish say wee?

A word that you can expect to hear in most sentences over here is 'wee'. The term is a longstanding Irish (and Scottish) way of saying 'little'. However, in Northern Ireland, it is often used to describe things that aren't little at all.

Do the Irish swear a lot?

Swearing is rife in Ireland. No, that's an understatement, swearing is epidemic in Ireland. It used to be that swearing was reserved for all-male gatherings, or certain places (like sporting events or the school yard), but in recent years swearing has become much more common, uni-sex, and offensive.

Is Orange offensive to Irish?

It's overwhelmingly Catholic. Part of Northern Ireland is Protestant. So that part of Northern Ireland identifies itself with William of Orange," historian Cheryl White said. While Orange was actually a place, the Protestants took the color orange to show their allegiance.

What do you call an Irish person?

1. Irishman. noun. a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland.