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The Weir Glossary

February 11, 2021

Carrick

Carrick, the anglicization of “carrig” means ‘rock’ in the Irish language.

Cheltenham

Cheltenham FC is a football club based in Cheltenham, near Gloucester in England.

Codding

“Codding” or “to cod” is to play a trick or joke on someone. For example, “Ah, I’m only codding ya!”

Craic

Fun, banter, entertainment; to have a good time. For example, “What’s the craic?” (What’s up?); “We had great craic last night!” (We had a great time last night!) Pronounced “krak.”

DCU

Dublin City University, a university based in the northside of Dublin.

Dote

A term of endearment, meaning cute, sweet, or adorable.

Eejit

Another word for “idiot,” for example, “Stop being an eejit and help me clean up!”

Few bob

A small amount of money

Fib

Lies; “liar” can also be a “fibber.” For example, “I saw you eat all that chocolate – don’t be a fibber!”

Harp

A brand of lager brewed in Dublin.

Holliers

A colloquial word for “holiday” or “vacation.”

Jaysus

A colloquial word used instead of “Jesus”; used to express frustration, anger, exhaustion.

Knacker

A derogatory term used once in Ireland to describe travellers; now used to describe those of a lower social class.

Leaba

The Irish word for “bed.” Pronounced la-baa

Loo-lah

A colloquial word for crazy, delirious.

Naggin

A 230ml bottle of vodka.

Ouija board

A ouija board is also known as a spirit board. It is a flat board marked with the letters, numbers, the words “yes”, “no”,  used to contact spirits.

Poitín

Poitín is a traditional Irish distilled beverage that dates back to the 6th century, with 40% – 60% ABV.

Quid

A colloquial term for money. For example, “I have no money for the toll – do you have a few quid on you?”

Sambos

A colloquial nickname for sandwhiches.

Silk Cut

A brand of cigerettes.

Sligo

A county in the west of Ireland between Mayo and Leitrim.

Small One

A “small one” is a term for a small glass of straight whiskey.

Spar

A common convenience store throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Telly

A casual word for “television.”

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