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2.Funny Irish Words and Phrases If you’re planning a trip toIreland, or just a jaunt to an Irish enclave in your city, knowing some funny Irish words and phrases can do a lot to increase your popularity (or give you a head’s up on what the Irish natives are saying!)
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Irish slang is a great way to ingratiate yourself with the locals if you travel to Eire. You may not want to necessarily use it yourself, at least not until you get the hang of how it’s used.
Just keep your cool and bide your time. You don’t want to be deemed “thick” (as in “stupid”), or included in a “shower of savages” (Irish slang for ignorant folks.)
In fact, if you jump in too fast without knowing how it’s done, the locals might just “slag” you. No, they won’t be throwing gravel at you. Slagging is a form of light mockery. They’d just be making fun of you, but don’t take it to heart.
They mean well. They’re merely “acting the maggot,” that is, they’d playing around with your head. The Irish have an excellent sense of humor, and if you spend much time around them, you’ll discover it for yourself.
These are just some of the funny Irish words and phrases you can pick up if you keep your ear to the ground.
Have a Drink!
Beer is the Irish drink of choice, and they brew it very well. But don’t overindulge, or the bar patrons might think you’re “fluthered.” That’s when you can’t keep your butt on your bar stool.
Want a pint of great beer? Don’t ask for a glass. Tell the bartender you’re in the market for a pint of “plain.” That’s the local Guinness beer of which the Irish are so fond.
If you’d rather have a shot of vodka, try asking for a “naggin.” That’s how the Irishmen ask for their
2.Funny Irish Words and Phrases If you’re planning a trip toIreland, or just a jaunt to an Irish enclave in your city, knowing some funny Irish words and phrases can do a lot to increase your popularity (or give you a head’s up on what the Irish natives are saying!)
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Irish slang is a great way to ingratiate yourself with the locals if you travel to Eire. You may not want to necessarily use it yourself, at least not until you get the hang of how it’s used.
Just keep your cool and bide your time. You don’t want to be deemed “thick” (as in “stupid”), or included in a “shower of savages” (Irish slang for ignorant folks.)
In fact, if you jump in too fast without knowing how it’s done, the locals might just “slag” you. No, they won’t be throwing gravel at you. Slagging is a form of light mockery. They’d just be making fun of you, but don’t take it to heart.
They mean well. They’re merely “acting the maggot,” that is, they’d playing around with your head. The Irish have an excellent sense of humor, and if you spend much time around them, you’ll discover it for yourself.
These are just some of the funny Irish words and phrases you can pick up if you keep your ear to the ground.
Have a Drink!
Beer is the Irish drink of choice, and they brew it very well. But don’t overindulge, or the bar patrons might think you’re “fluthered.” That’s when you can’t keep your butt on your bar stool.
Want a pint of great beer? Don’t ask for a glass. Tell the bartender you’re in the market for a pint of “plain.” That’s the local Guinness beer of which the Irish are so fond.
If you’d rather have a shot of vodka, try asking for a “naggin.” That’s how the Irishmen ask for their