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 |