Coddin

n.

Heard in Waterford, Kildare, Kilkenny, Offaly, Galway, Sligo and Wexford

Teasing, joking, or pulling someone's leg.

In use

Ah you gotta be coddin' me with dat price for a pint, boy!

Posh English

Surely you must be jesting with me regarding that exorbitant price for a measure of ale, my good boy!

Same phrase, other counties

  • Only coddin'Engaging in banter, teasing, or lighthearted joking.
  • Pulling me legTeasing someone or telling untruths by way of a joke.
  • Ga legAn awkward, limp, or misshapen leg.
  • Are u takin da mickeyAn incredulous exclamation used when someone is winding you up or pulling your leg.
  • CodologyMischief, blackguarding or leg-pulling.
  • Go on outta thatAn expression of disbelief, equivalent to you are codding me or pulling my leg.