What does yurt mean in Limerick?

Most dictionaries will tell you that a yurt is a circular collapsible tent used by nomads but in Limerick 'yurt' is a replacement for 'yes'. “Yurt kid!”
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What does slang Yurt mean?

New Word Suggestion. Used to express acknowledgment, affirmation, consent, agreement, or approval or to answer when one is addressed. Slang for the word 'yes'. The word originated in Ireland.
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Whats a GOWL in Ireland?

gowl (plural gowls) (Ireland, slang) Vulva. (Ireland, slang) An annoying person; an idiot; a dishonest person.
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What's a Gomie?

An acronym for “Get Off My Internets,” GOMI is a blog and message board notorious for its sharp and often cruel criticism of lifestyle bloggers.
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What does Telpis mean?

From Limerick but I say 'telpis' as 'God Help I'd rolled into one lol. 2. Philip Meaney.
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Crap Limerick People Say



What does GOWL mean in Limerick?

Gowl. A person you do not want to be. An eejit or a fool. It is the go-to Limerick term if you want to really slag someone off.
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What is a tommer?

volume_up. timber {noun} (wood for construction) tømmer (also: trevirke) timber {noun} (wood material)
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What does Lakeen mean in Irish?

Etymology. Modified from the Irish cailín (“girl”).
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What does sham mean in Irish?

Sham = A fraud. In Galway: A friend or person from Tuam.
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What do you call a pretty Irish girl?

1. colleen - an Irish girl.
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What does Feck off mean in Irish?

Irish English

It notably lacks the sexual connotations that "fuck" has, but can otherwise be used to replace "fuck" in any other way—this includes terms such as "fecking", "fecked", "feck off", etc. It is also used as Irish slang meaning "throw" (e.g. "he fecked the remote control across the table at me".)
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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 is a Irish kiss?

Combine the Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, ginger beer and orange juice in an ice-filled glass. Garnish with the lime wheel, and serve.
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What does YURR mean in text?

you lot; second person plural pronoun.
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What is a YUTE slang?

Noun. yute (plural yutes) (derogatory, slang) Youth, young people, often in reference to black youths.
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Who are the black Irish?

The definition of black Irish is used to describe Irish people with dark hair and dark eyes thought to be decedents of the Spanish Armada of the mid-1500s, or it is a term used in the United States by mixed-race descendants of Europeans and African Americans or Native Americans to hide their heritage.
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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 do Irish call their friends?

Mucker. Mate, pal, friend.
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What does Lackeen mean?

transitive verb. : to wait upon or serve obsequiously.
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Where is Tomahawk from?

Where Does Tomahawk Steak Come from on the Cow? The tomahawk steak comes from the rib primal, situated under the front section of the backbone on the cow. The primary muscle is the longissimus dorsi (rib eye), It will also include the spinalis muscle (rib crown) and the complexus.
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What is Gobshite Irish?

Definition of gobshite

noun Chiefly Irish Slang: Vulgar. a mean and contemptible person, especially a braggart. a stupid and incompetent person.
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What does ride mean in Ireland?

Ride. Perhaps the one that causes the most confusion. Ride in Ireland DOES NOT mean sitting in a car, or hopping up on a pony. It means hopping up on a person, or that you think they are attractive enough to be hopped up on. It means sex.
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What is a Scottish kiss?

Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.
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Which Irish drinks are famous?

Top 10 Drinks in Ireland
  • Guinness. My favorite. ...
  • Black 'N Black. Guinness with a shot of blackcurrant, it's usually for people who want to try Guinness but don't like the porter bite. ...
  • Irish Cider. ...
  • Fat Frog. ...
  • Whiskey and Cranberry. ...
  • Poitin or Craythur. ...
  • Bailey's. ...
  • Baby Guinness.
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