What Did He Say?: A Guide to Irish Slang

I’ll probably say a few things on here ya Americans may have a hard time understandin’, so here’s a guide to some Irish slang you may spot:

Catch Yourself On! - Get smart and get a grip!

Wick - Rubbish, crap.

Snog - Kiss

That’s talent! - She’s good-looking!

Craic - Where the good time is.

Mate/Mucker - Friend or buddy.

Does my head in - Annoys me A LOT

Dead on - Spot on, accurate

Away in the head - Stupid

Chuffed - Thrilled

I’ll do you! - I’ll kill you!

Peelers - Cops

Pull/On the pull - T’a get lucky/try to get lucky

Eejit - Idiot

For more Northern Irish words and phrases, click here!