Glossary/Irish Slang
a bit of talent:a good-looking person.
a forklift wouldn’t shift her:I’m not kissing her.
a slab of beer:a box of 24 bottles of beer.
allergic:can’t stand something/someone.
the Angelus:every evening at 6pm in Ireland, there is a minute silence for prayer on the television.
any chance of the ride:would you like to have sex with me.
ask me bollox:politely no, and leave me alone.
ask the back of me sack:I’m not doing it for you.
as thick as two short planks:a stupid person.
ate the box off her:cunnilingus.
ate the head off me:told me off.
away for slates:to do well.
back her into me, Bridie:let’s have sex.
ball-hopper:a jokester.
balm out:to lie down and relax.
bang on:decent person/correct.
bate:exhausted.
beor:a woman/girl.
the best part of him ran down his mother’s leg:he’s a fool.
biro:ink pen.
bluey:porno movie.
bog roll:toilet roll.
the bog:the toilet.
bonnet:hood of the car.
boot:trunk of the car.
box of fags:packet of cigarettes.
box the head off ya:I will punch you.
break your melt:test your patience.
breast in a bun:chicken burger.
