Clem

n.

Heard in Mayo, Sligo, Offaly, Longford, Meath and Galway

A thoroughly disagreeable or unpleasant person.

In use

Look at the clem head on that feen lookin' for a row!

Posh English

Observe the thoroughly disagreeable countenance upon that fellow seeking a altercation.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Clem the beanAn exclamation of dismay or shock at an unfortunate turn of events.
  • Clem WheezeThe latest gossip, news, or general state of affairs.
  • Clem-a-hollaSomething really bad; a disaster.
  • I'll clem youA threat meaning I will kill you or do you serious harm.
  • Dangerous stuntA thoroughly disagreeable or unpleasant woman.
  • GowlA thoroughly unpleasant or disagreeable person.