Biy

v.

Heard in Carlow

Boy as it is pronounced in Carla'.

In use

C'mere biys 'till I tell yiz... yer wan is a right buhher-face... her body is lovely, buhher-face is like a bulldog lickin' piss off a nettle!

Posh English

Pray gather round, gentlemen, so I might inform you that young lady possesses a remarkably unfortunate countenance, resembling a bulldog lapidating nettles.

  • Hon ya biy ya!An enthusiastic cry of encouragement, akin to 'go on boy' or well done.
  • Alri biy!A form of greeting. Can mean okay or "hello young fellow."
  • Dowtcha biy!An expression of praise, approval, or encouragement. Good man yourself.
  • Story biyA casual greeting or friendly salutation.
  • A boy or a childA boy or a child. Often used dismissively when a new baby is a girl, reflecting outdated…
  • Watchu on abou' boy?What are you talking about, boy?