Clatter

n.

Heard in Cork, Kilkenny, Westmeath, Dublin, Tipperary, Waterford and Galway

A blow with the fist.

He tried to give the door man a clatter.

Posh English

He attempted to deliver a hefty punch to the doorman.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Westmeath
• Dublin
• Tipperary
• Waterford
• Galway

Related terms

• Clatter of childrenA large number of children.
• Mawster blowA devastating emotional blow or severe setback.
• A blowDown yonder for a visit.
• Blow it out yer arseCocky/full of ones self. Also: Telling lies/Talking shit.
• Blow job lipsA term to describe a person with notably large or plump lips.
• Blow-inA person not native to the county or area.