Abroad

n.

Heard in Tipperary, Limerick, Kilkenny and Roscommon

Outside or out of doors.

Where's Mikey? He's abroad in the field pickin spuds

Posh English

Where is Mikey? He is outside in the field harvesting potatoes.

Same phrase, other counties

• Limerick
• Kilkenny
• Roscommon

Related terms

• Cripes almightly but it's perishing cowld abroadAn exclamation noting that the weather is very cold outside.
• Abroad that wayTo travel or head off in a specific direction.
• Head fer baein in back doorsA person of exceptionally unattractive appearance.
• Wudnt kick doors on halloween nightCompletely inept at playing association or Gaelic football.