Choice

n.

Heard in Limerick, Galway and Longford

None, nothing, or no. Also used to indicate a lack of something desirable.

In use

Nah man ive choice news. dares choice to do around dese parts. mossy got choice feek

Posh English

Nay, my good fellow, I have no news whatsoever. There is absolutely nothing to do around these parts, and Mossy has secured the company of no one at all.

Same phrase, other counties

  • LackA complete lack of inclination or will to do something.
  • WheezeTo talk with someone, often in a joking or slagging manner. Can be used in conjunction…
  • DivilNone at all. Used to indicate a complete absence when asked if one has something or how…
  • Ah nothing muchA characteristically Wexford response indicating that one has no noteworthy news or…
  • I didnt do nothingThe standard answer if you accuse someone of doing something.
  • Nothing between the earsA person of little intelligence; a fool.