What does a few scoops mean in Ireland?

“Fancy a few scoops” is a slang term for “Would you care for a drink?”. If you're in a pub, the answer is most likely yes — but be careful.
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What is a scoop in Ireland?

36. Scoop. Slang for a drink that was for a time ubiquitous in Dublin, as it overtook “jar”.
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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.”
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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.
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What is Irish slang for drunk?

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.
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Irish Slang and Phrases



What is the most Irish thing to say?

Here are 15 Irish expressions to break out on St. Paddy's Day:
  1. May the road rise up to meet you. ...
  2. Sláinte! ...
  3. What's the craic? ...
  4. May the cat eat you, and may the devil eat the cat. ...
  5. Two people shorten the road. ...
  6. Story horse? ...
  7. On me tod. ...
  8. Acting the maggot.
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What do the Irish call a hangover?

Mouth like a fur boot.
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What do they call bathroom in Ireland?

The Jacks. In Ireland, 'the jacks' means 'toilet', most commonly used to refer to public bathrooms.
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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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Why is it called a Minge?

Etymology 1

From Angloromani mintš, from Romani minʒ (“female genitals”), probably from Old Armenian մէջ (mēǰ, “middle, midst; inside, interior; the middle part of the body; loins, reins; waist; belly, abdomen; back”). Doublet of medius.
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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.
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What should you not say in Ireland?

10 Things Tourists Should Never Say in Ireland
  • “I'm Irish”
  • Quizzing about potatoes.
  • Anything about an Irish car bomb.
  • “Top of the morning to you”
  • “Everything is better in… (insert large city)”
  • “St Patty's Day”
  • “Do you know so-and-so from…”
  • “I love U2”
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What does a few scoops mean?

“Fancy a few scoops” is a slang term for “Would you care for a drink?”. If you're in a pub, the answer is most likely yes — but be careful. You don't want to hear anyone say “Merciful hour, look at the state of him!”, which is a good indication that you're going to have a headache tomorrow.
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What is Irish slang for friend?

Mucker. Mate, pal, friend.
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What do Irish call a glass of beer?

Gargle is a slang term for beer or alcohol. You can “have a gargle” if you're having a drink or be “on the gargle” if you're drinking.
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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.
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Is Eejit a swear word?

Is Eejit a swear word? (Ireland, slang, derogatory) An objectionable person, usually female. Eejit – is the Irish English equivalent and is common in fictional and vernacular dialogue. It doesn't connote mental retardation – an idiot can – instead signalling foolish behaviour, be it chronic or occasional.
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Why do Irish say green white and gold?

The green represented the republicans, i.e. those who wanted to liberate Ireland from British rule. The gold/orange symbolized the “Orangemen” – supporters of the union with Britain (they took their name from King William of Orange).
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What does Mick mean in Irish?

a contemptuous term for a person of Irish birth or descent.
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Why are there no trees in Ireland?

If you've followed our work in the past you'll know just how important native trees area to the surrounding environment. These incredibly low numbers are primarily due to human activity in the 18th and 19th centuries, and to a lesser extent also activities in the early 20th century.
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What can you not eat in Ireland?

10 Irish Food Rules You Must Not Break
  • Rashers (this is back bacon - like Canadian bacon.
  • Pork sausages.
  • Black pudding (sausages mixed with oats, herbs and pork blood - trust me, its delicious)
  • White pudding (same as above, minus the blood)
  • Grilled mushrooms.
  • Grilled tomatoes.
  • Eggs (scrambled, fried or poached)
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What do Irish people fear?

For a country which is well-known for the céad míle fáilte, those surveyed in Ireland said their number one fear is agoraphobia, the fear of public spaces or crowds. However, this was also the most common phobia reported globally, with almost 62pc of those covered in the research worldwide in agreement.
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What is the fear in Irish slang?

"The Fear" – The feeling the morning after the night before when you were so scuttered that you can't remember chunks of the night and have an unnerving sense that you managed to offend at least two of your friends and probably embarrassed yourself while trying to order a kebab from a cash machine.
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What is a wee skitter?

Skitter: An annoying or untrustworthy person. May be used offhandedly or affectionately when describing a child eg "Go on, you wee skitter". Alternatively it may be used to describe diarrhoea. From: Sally Kelly.
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