What do they call pants in Ireland?

When we says pants, we mean trousers, but you think we mean undies.

What does Pants mean in Irish?

Irish Translation. pants. More Irish words for pants. pantalún noun. pants, pantaloons.

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.

What do Irish call suspenders?

Braces = suspenders. Under no circumstances should men admit to wearning 'suspenders'; these are used to hold women's [sexy] tights!

Do Irish people say sofa or couch?

Couch is predominantly used in North America, Australia, South Africa, and Ireland, whereas the terms sofa and settee (U and non-U) are most commonly used in the United Kingdom and India.

Many People Don't Know That Trousers Were Invented In Ireland

What do the Irish call a sweater?

In Ireland a jumper is a pinafore and a sweater is a jumper.

What is the most Irish thing to say?

What do Irish people call a couch?

Irish people say: Couch

British people say: Sofa, Settee.

What words do Irish people say weird?

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”.

What is a Janny?

Noun. janny (plural jannies) (slang) A janitor. (Internet slang, derogatory) A moderator of an online forum. Clean it up, janny, you filthy, underpaid neckbeard!

What is the bathroom called in Ireland?

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

What do the Irish call trainers?

There's a type of shoe which I, being Irish, would call runners. They're comfortable for running or walking in. The British call them trainers, probably because they can be used for sports or training.

What do the Irish call a girl?

“Cailín” means “girl” in the Irish language. A lot of Irish people still use this word even when speaking in English. The plural, “Cailíní,” is also commonly used, for example, “I'm meeting up with the cailíní later on.”

What do Irish call their friends?

Mucker. Mate, pal, friend.

How do you say drunk in Ireland?

Hammered. This is one of the most common and universally used words in the dictionary of drunk synonyms. Like a block under a gavel, the Irish are known to get hammered.

What do the Irish call potatoes?

The main Irish word for potato is “práta” (prawh-tah) and it's this word that is used most of the time.

What is Irish slang for potato?

The common word for potato in Irish is práta (pl. prátaí), though in the West of Ireland, fata (pl. fataí) is used, while an early way of referring to the potato was An Spáinneach (meaning the Spaniard, and which is now usually translated to mean sweet potato).

What do the Irish call potato chips?

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, "crisps" are potato chips which are eaten at room temperature, whilst "chips" are similar to french fries (as in "fish and chips") and are served hot.

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.

How do Irish say goodbye?

To say Goodbye in Irish you would say “Slán leat” – literally meaning “goodbye (health) to you”. You can be less formal and just say “Slán”, bye. Or as we say in our own video … “Slán go fóill” – Bye for now.

What do they call kissing in Ireland?

Póg. This is the Irish word for a “kiss” e.g. “give us a póg” or even cuter a “póigín”.

What do they call soda in Ireland?

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the term "fizzy drink" is common. "Pop" and "fizzy pop" are used in Northern England, South Wales, and the Midlands, while "mineral" or "lemonade" (as a general term) are used in Ireland.