Cute as cut-de-bags

n.

Heard in Waterford

Someone who is exceptionally intelligent in a wiley sort of way. Waterford alternative to as cut as a fox.

In use

See yer man over there, he's as cute as cut-de-bags so he is... you wouldn't get one over on him I tells ya!

Posh English

Observe that fellow over there, for he is as sharp as a fox and quite impossible to outwit.

  • As cute as cut the bagsExtremely sly and clever.
  • Cut de bagsExtremely lazy or lacking in industry.
  • Cute hoorSomeone who is cunning as a fox. Cavan people are often referred to as cute hoors.
  • Cute as a foxShrewd, cunning, or exceptionally crafty in a sly manner.
  • CutThe state or appearance of someone or something.
  • Cut a thatA derogatory remark concerning a person's dishevelled or unsightly appearance.