Irish Dictionary
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| Irish Slang: | meaning in English: | |
| rapid | a | amazing |
| Rashers | n | pieces of bacon; female genetalia |
| Rat | n | squealer; some one who tells on you |
| Re-calibration | n | any amount of time spent with the AA - (Alcoholic's Anonymous) |
| Reddener | n | blush |
| Red neck | n | anyone who isn't from Dublin [ came from the parents hitting their children on the back of the neck, saying 'Get up to Dublin and get a job' hehe ] |
| Reef | v | to beat (a person) up |
| Ri-Ra | n | fun and excitement |
| Root | v | search |
| Rosie Lee | n | tea |
| Rossie | n | brat |
| Rub-a-dub-dub | n | the pub |
| Rubber Dollies | n | running shoes |
| Ructions | n | Loud arguing or commotion - 'There were great ructions at our house last night' |
| Runners | n | trainers, everyday sports shoes |
| the Runs | a | another term for the scutters |
| Rushers/wellies | n | wellington boots |