Ateya adout salt

phr.

Heard in Tipperary

Cross, contrary or perpetually argumentative.

In use

Remember yer wan up de road, well she'd ateya adout salt, always a scob an a puss, she'd fight wood herseff so she wood,

Posh English

Do you recall old Biddy Half Leg? Well she would quarrel with her own reflection, forever wearing a scowl and a sour face. She would argue even with herself.