Cavan Slang
Cavan slang, straight from the people who use it. Here are the best Cavan words and phrases on slang.ie, most popular first, each with a meaning and a Posh English translation.
EejitAll Ireland +13
A foolish or silly person.
Jaysus he's an awful eejit
FeekCavan +9
To engage in a romantic clinch or sexual encounter with someone.
I saw yer wan down at the disco and managed to feek her by the coat racks!
G'luckCavan +6
Good luck. A form of farewell.
C'mere hi, I'll be talkin tya, g'luck!
JayzCavan +4
A mild exclamation, like a softened curse.
Are ya goin out tanight?...aw jayz I am surely
How now brown cow?Cavan
A cheerful, nonsensical greeting used to check in on someone.
Ahhh how now brown cow, are we ever going to get this turf footed?
Ya hoor yaCavan +2
An expression of friendly banter. Can be extended with the word boot as in"
G'way outa dat ya hoor's boot ya!
Keep her lit!Cavan
An encouraging farewell meaning to keep going, maintain energy, or keep the fire burning.
Right lads, safe home and keep her lit for the weekend!
Yer some boyCavan +1
An affectionate yet exasperated term for a notorious scoundrel or fool.
Ah, yer some boy to lose the car keys in the middle of a bog!
Ya couldn't bate nails into a bog with a saucepanCavan
You are weak and uncoordinated.
For fecks sake gawson, ya couldn't bate nails into a bog with a saucepan!
Cute hoorCavan +4
Someone who is cunning as a fox. Cavan people are often referred to as cute hoors.
Yan fella's a right cute hoor, if he dropped a Euro it would hit him on the back of the neck on the way down to pick it up!
BruckCavan +1
Broken, or in a state of disrepair.
Oh lord jaysus me back is bruck
Aw balls!Cavan
An exclamation of dismay when something has gone wrong.
Just got stopped by the gardai after a night on the lash...AW BALLS!
TowlCavan +1
Told, with the vowel sound of cow.
I towl ya to whist but ya wouldn't shut yer bake
Ur some boyCavan
You are a fine fellow indeed.
Ur some boy paddy
CuntCavan +3
In Cavan, unlike most other counties, 'cunt' is frequently used as a term of affection rather than insult.
Ah sure he's a grand wee cunt
ShnaykeCavan
A sneaky or underhanded person.
Yon bi's only an aul shnayke.
GripeCavan +2
A ditch.
He fell into the gripe
Nowya said itCavan
To express agreement with a statement just made.
Its fierce cold... ay, nowya said it.
Humpy hooerCavan
An awkward, clumsy or difficult individual.
Yer nawtin but a humpy hooer
No- geousCavan +2
Intensifier used to emphasise a superlative, stress identity or highlight opposition.
He's a no-geous gobsh1te.