What is Irish slang for angry?

Raging – An Irish expression means someone is angry or disappointed with themselves. “I was raging I missed it” means I'm so disappointed I missed it. But “he was raging with her” means he was so angry with her.
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What is Irish slang for annoy?

47. Melter. Used to describe someone that's annoying.
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What is the Irish slang for arguing?

'Ructions' occur when two or more people have a huge argument about something. Often used with regard to children having tantrums, as in 'there were ructions when his favourite toy was taken away from him'.
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What does ganch mean in Irish slang?

Ganch: Oaf, ill-mannered person. Ganch - clumsy awkward person. "
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What is Irish slang for teasing?

Slagging is a term used to describe a kind of harsher form of teasing. While this may seem like an insult to some, to the Irish, it's considered a behavior that shows affection or bonding, and, in some cases, is even used as a compliment.
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What is Shush in Irish?

Interjection. whisht. (Ireland; Britain, especially Scotland, Northumbria) Shush, silence, be quiet! quotations ▼ A sound often used to calm livestock, cattle, sheep etc.
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What do Irish call kissing?

Póg. This is the Irish word for a “kiss” e.g. “give us a póg” or even cuter a “póigín”. This is not to be confused with asking something to “Póg Mo Thóin” (Kiss my arse).
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What are curse words in Irish?

17 of the greatest Irish curse words and insults – defined at...
  • Gombeen. For those of you who have never heard this before, you either grew up in Sandymount or probably thought it was a mystical creature of some sort. ...
  • Gobdaw. Someone entirely different. ...
  • Bollocks. ...
  • Fecker. ...
  • Dope. ...
  • Gobshite. ...
  • Gowl. ...
  • Eejit.
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What does Divil mean in Irish?

Divil (rhymes with civil) is a common pronunciation of devil in colloquial Irish English. The idiom divil a bit has various emphatic negative meanings: 'not at all', 'none at all', and in Barry's line, 'nothing at all'.
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What does ARA mean in Irish slang?

'Ara' is an expression used from the country that fits before your name usually it can be used if a person doesn't believe you, is disappointed, surprised, or really any other feeling. 'It's grand' is a very common phrase used by Irish on a day to day basis, simply meaning it's fine, it does the required task.
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What does Jax mean slang?

Unrelated to anything, but in Ireland the slang word for 'toilet' is 'Jax.
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How do the Irish say crack?

Craic – A very popular word used by the Irish is 'Craic'; pronounced 'crack'. It's a direct translation from the Irish language and means fun. It is used to ask how things are going, what is the vibe like, or if something is good fun. For example: 'What's the craic?
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What is Reaper Irish?

reaper, s. 1 (Pers.) Bainteoir m, buanaí m; (with scythe) spealadóir m.
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What is Molly in Irish?

With Irish origins, Molly is a girl's name which is simply put, quintessentially Irish. Meaning “star of the sea,” there are many Irish Mollys that have gone down in Gaelic folklore. Perhaps none more so than Molly Malone who was a fictional fishmonger and star of The Dubliners track Sweet Molly Malone.
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What is an Irish Tully?

Irish. Origin. Meaning. devoted to the will (i.e. of God) or quiet, peaceful.
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What do the Irish call a girl?

Cailín. “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 Irish slang for girlfriend?

6. Mot or moth. From the Irish “maith”, meaning “good” (but also “well” and “like”), the term for someone's girlfriend.
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What do Irish call their lovers?

“Mo chara” is used for a man or “Mo cara” is for a woman; “Mo Anam Cara” means "my soul mate" and can be found on one of our necklaces, bracelets, rings and even framed art.
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Do Irish say hiya?

2. Hiya. It is an informal expression and it means “Hi you”. Example: Hiya, Pete, how're you doing?
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Why do Irish say hiya?

'Hiya' or 'Hey up' – these informal greetings both mean 'hello' and are especially popular in the north of England. 'What about ye?' is popular in Northern Ireland and is another way of saying 'How are you?'
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What is sloth Irish?

Irish Name: Sliotan dha cheann. IUCN Status: Least concern. Sloths are the slowest mammals in the world, metabolically.
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What is Kenny in Irish?

Kenny is a surname, a given name, and a diminutive of several different given names. In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Irish Ó Cionnaith, also spelt Ó Cionnaoith and Ó Cionaodha, meaning "descendant of Cionnaith".
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What is banshee in Irish?

A banshee (/ˈbænʃiː/ BAN-shee; Modern Irish bean sí, from Old Irish: ben síde [bʲen ˈʃiːðʲe], "woman of the fairy mound" or "fairy woman") is a female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, usually by screaming, wailing, shrieking, or keening.
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What are some cool Irish words?

  • Fáilte – Welcome | © Culture Trip.
  • Abhainn – River | © Culture Trip.
  • Draíocht – Magic | © Culture Trip.
  • Aisling – Dream | © Culture Trip.
  • Suaimhneas – Peace | © Culture Trip.
  • Grá – Love | © Culture Trip.
  • Meala – Honey | © Culture Trip.
  • Saoirse – Freedom | © Culture Trip.
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