A skelp

n.

Heard in Kerry

A bad or heavy hit or blow.

In use

Cnisht dat full back took a skelp outta me

Posh English

Good heavens, that full back landed a dreadful blow upon me.

  • Mawster blowA devastating emotional blow or severe setback.
  • HeavyA large, powerfully built scoundrel or thug.
  • Heavy dayA substantial drinking session.
  • Bad doseA severe bout of illness, typically influenza or a heavy cold.
  • A blowDown yonder for a visit.
  • Blow it out yer arseCocky/full of ones self. Also: Telling lies/Talking shit.