O'Byrne Files © - Dublin Slang Dictionary and Phrase-book ©
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Word / Phrase |
use |
Meaning |
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Kaks |
n. |
Testicles |
| Kerry witness | n. | Someone who will swear to anything |
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Kibosh |
vb. |
To end or defeat, destructive action |
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Kick the traces |
vb |
Object |
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Kidger |
n. |
Young lad |
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Kildare side |
n. phr. |
Right-hand side |
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Kill |
vb. |
Punish physically or verbally |
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Kilt |
p.part. |
Mentally / physically obercome |
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Kilter, out of |
adj. |
Out of order |
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Kip |
adj. |
Dilapidated accommodation |
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Kip down |
vb. |
Rest, sleep |
| Kisser | n. | Face |
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Kithogue / cittogue |
n. adj. |
Left-handed or awkward person |
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Knacker |
n. |
Someone who is part of the "travelling community" in ireland, Itinerant, tinker, general term of abuse |
| Knackered | adj. | Very tired |
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Knacky |
adj. |
Skilled, resourceful, creative |
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Knick-knocks |
n. |
Children's' street game of ringing doorbells and running away |
| Knockin' off | vb. | (1) Leaving work (2) Stealing |
Most recent version
13-Dec-2006
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