Beaut

n.

Heard in Kilkenny, Sligo, Cork and Kerry

A good-looking fellow, as said by girls in north Kilkenny.

Ahh get a luk at him hes a bit a beaut alri

Posh English

Ah, do take a look at him. He really is rather a handsome fellow all right.

Same phrase, other counties

• Sligo
• Cork
• Kerry

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