Créatúr

n.

Heard in Galway and Tipperary

A term of endearment for a child or unfortunate creature.

In use

Will ya come in outta the cold ya poor créatúr" "Shes a cute little crater

Posh English

Do come in out of the cold, you poor little creature. She is a rather sweet little creature.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Tipperary (not in the dictionary)
  • A boy or a childA boy or a child. Often used dismissively when a new baby is a girl, reflecting outdated…
  • CrayterA term of endearment for a child. Can be used with poor to describe someone unfortunate.
  • Chick nor a childDescribes a person with no ties or responsibilities.
  • Well is it a bye or a child?A quaint rural query as to the sex of a newborn infant. Bye means 'boy'.
  • MineshakawnA term of endearment to a small child.
  • My flower/petalA term of endearment, typically used when addressing a woman or child.