In Ireland, at times, you’ll hear someone being referred to as ‘a thick’ or ‘the thick’. In some countries, like the UK, you’ll hear someone being referred to as ‘thick’ as a way of describing them as stupid. Now, personally I’ve only ever really heard my girl mates use this when talking about other women.įor example, “Your one Deirdre got with Sarah’s boyfriend the other night. This is another one that’s often used to describe women. How’d you manage that? It’s been sold out for weeks”. This use isn’t seen to be offensive.įor example, “I heard you managed to wiggle your way into that concert on Friday, you cute huair. You’ll also hear it used when someone refers to a person as ‘a cute huair’, which loosely means the person is a bit of a rogue, but also pretty clever. The word huair is often used to describe a promiscuous woman and is deemed to be severely offensive. Anyway, this can be hugely offensive or it can be tame, depending on the context and who it’s being said to. I love the word ‘huair’ although I’m never sure whether or not it’s spelt ‘Huair’ or ‘ Hoor‘. Huair/Hoor (an Irish insult with both an offensive and a playful meaning) I use this a fair bit when describing someone that’s been a bit bold, but you’ll often hear people say it about a child that has misbehaved.įor example, “I caught him eating cake from the fridge with his hands, the little pup” or “I heard about you on Saturday night, ya pup”. It was one you’d hear a lot when you were in your first few years of college, and it’s usually used when someone won’t do something / go somewhere.įor example, “Here, we’re heading for a few pints in O’Toole’s before going into the match – are you coming?” “I can’t, man, I was out last night and I’m dying” “Ah, for fu*k sake, man, you’re some dryshite”. I haven’t heard this one used that much as of late. This is one of those Irish insults that isn’t overly offensive, and it’s one that I find myself using a fair bit.įor example, “Dad – you’re after blocking me in with your car again, you tool” or “Did you hear Tony clipped the pillar when he was reversing out of the drive the other day? Ah, shtap – he’s some tool that lad”. I’ll pop a little note beside the more offensive phrases and words so that you don’t end up getting yourself in trouble. It’s here that you’ll find the ‘Dopes’ and the ‘Gobshites’. Right, our first section is dedicated to the common Irish insults that you’ll likely encounter at one point or another. What Irish curse words and insulting Irish phrases have we missed?ġ6 Common Irish Insults and Bold Irish Tourism Ireland photographed by Tom Archer.He wouldn’t give you the steam off of his piss The head on you/ye/ya (multi-functional Irish phrase) Tighter than a camels hole in a sandstorm If work was the bed he’d sleep on the floor He’s as thick as shite and only half as handy
Longer Offensive Irish Phrases and Insults.16 Common Irish Insults and Bold Irish Curses.
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