10 slang words used in the West that the rest of Ireland can’t understand

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10 slang words used in the West that the rest of Ireland can’t understand
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The wild west of Ireland has some wonderful slang and culture

Slang is commonly used across Ireland, but the West seems to have taken it to new heights, almost creating a language of their own.Meaning: there is none.Meaning: This word has a different slang meaning for something nice. For example, someone might say a new handbag you bought is 'lush'. However, this word has a whole new slang meaning in the West.

Meaning in the West: to drink, ‘lushing’ means ‘to go drinking’, ‘bush lushing’ means to drink outside.Meaning in the West: an expression of surprise or joy. It can alsosometimes mean disappointment.5. WahuMeaning: a small, domesticated animal with whiskers. Meaning in the West: something bad. On a rainy day, someone might say, “The weather is cat isn’t it?”Meaning in the West: to have sexual intercourse. Mostly used in Sligo.Meaning in the West: A friend or group of people. It can also be used to describe someone who has a high opinion of themselves.Meaning: misspelling of feind, which is a person who is extremely addicted to some pernicious habit.Meaning: to polish something or describe someone in good physical shape.

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