Box

n.

Heard in Waterford, Dublin, Galway and Tipperary

An all encompassing term used to describe the female reproductive organ in a vulgar fashion. Also: A slap.

In use

Hey Paddy boy, is there anything worse den plastic boobs boy?" "Nahin boy, except maybe a cardboard box!" "He'd want to stop messin' or I'll give him a box in the face

Posh English

Tell me, Paddy old chap, is there anything more dreadful than surgical enhancements?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Sick as a box frogsSame as 'sick as a small hospital', physically sick or just very disgusted at something…
  • Snick boxA popular fast food takeaway box filled with fried chicken and chips.
  • To ride the box offTo have sexual intercourse with a woman. The 'box' refers to the vagina.
  • GowlVulgar term for the female genitalia, often deployed as an insult. Also the female…
  • Horesh boxA hearty, old-school greeting among men, often paired with a firm slap on the back.
  • Snack boxA slap or punch.