2023年9月12日 · From ‘banjaxed’ objects to ‘manky’ situations and everything in between, Irish slang is a linguistic rollercoaster that’ll leave you both ‘gobsmacked’ and ‘in stitches.’. So, grab your ‘cupla focail’ (a couple of words) and prepare to decipher the delightful, sometimes bewildering, and always ‘gas’ (funny) vocabulary of the Irish people.”

2024年12月21日 · Irish slang is more than just a collection of funny words – it’s a window into Irish culture, history, and way of thinking. These expressions reflect Ireland’s unique humor, storytelling tradition, and ability to find joy in everyday situations.

2021年8月7日 · Janey Mack: An exclamation of surprise, tamer than other Irish favourite ‘Jesus, Mary and Joseph’, so you can say it front of your gran without getting a right look.

2024年7月12日 · IB4UD's guide to the top 101 Irish slang words and phrases used in daily life. Understand the local lingo through this comprehensive guide.

To help you understand some of these adaptations, this article will outline the top 50 most common Irish slang words and expressions, their meanings, and examples of how they’re used. Practice some of your favorites and try them out on your next trip to Ireland to see if you can convince the locals that you’re one of their own!

2024年11月8日 · Welcome to the big book of Irish slang words and phrases. This collection of mad and mighty Irish expressions was put together over the course of 5 years. It contains common Irish slang that’ll be familiar to you, like ‘Craic’, along with some of the more confusing Irish phrases, like ‘Stall the ball’.

2014年12月2日 · Since before time us Irish have managed to invent our very own Slang words and phrases to unleash on all unfamiliar with the lingo! Here, I have highlighted the most commonly heard words, their meanings and provided examples of …

6 天之前 · From craic (fun) to fair play (well done) and stall the ball (slow down), you’re about to find over 180 examples of Irish slang, complete with a definition and an example to get you started. Come out a total expert in as many Irish exclamations as possible. Craic = “Fun." Grand = “Excellent." Knackered = “Tired” or “exhausted.”

2021年6月24日 · Used as an exclamation of surprise, I’m not quite sure of this phrase’s origin but it’s often followed up with the phrase And Banagher bate the devil. Bate is the colloquial term for beat. It’s banjaxed : Translated as It’s broken.

Have fun putting your knowledge of Irish slang words and phrases to the test! Learn our favorites, then download a free printable Irish slang word-match game!