How to use Dublin / Irish slang
Language • English
Check out this language tutorial video to learn how to use Dublin slang words and phrases. Some people in Ireland speak Green English in which Irish words and phrases has cross translated into the English language.
These are not just Dublin words - some of these words are spoken throughout Ireland. Here is a list of words the tutorial covers:
Arseways = "I did it all arseways" = I made a complete mess of it!
Deadly = awesome
Banjaxed = broken, no good
Bloody = strengthing adjective, used liberally
Brutal = terrible
Chips = french fries
Dosser = layabout, useless
Eejit = idiot
Gaff = house
Gawk = stare
How's the talent? = Is there anyone good looking about?
Kip, to have a = short sleep, nap
Knackered = very tired
Massive = brilliant, deadly
Practice these Irish slang expressions with this instructional language video.
