Clout

n.

Heard in Kerry, Cavan, Waterford and Donegal

A forceful blow or strike delivered with the hand.

In use

Howld yer whisht or I'll give ye a mighty clout across the lug!

Posh English

Hold your tongue, or I shall deliver a resounding cuff to your ear.

Same phrase, other counties

  • SmackA forceful blow or strike delivered with the hand or fist.
  • Clout in the but of the lugA threat of a smack to the back of the ear, typically issued by grandmothers to…
  • Howld or il give you a cloutA person treatening another person that he will hit him if he dos'nt shut up.
  • I'll paste yaTo strike someone, usually with an open hand or a swift, forceful blow.
  • BaizerA forceful blow delivered with the fist.
  • BeltA forceful blow or punch delivered with the fist or a blunt object.