Deck

n.

Heard in Galway, Donegal and Roscommon

To grasp, comprehend, or understand a situation.

What's the story, do you deck what I'm saying to ya?

Posh English

What is the news, do you comprehend what I am imparting to you?

Same phrase, other counties

• Galway
• Donegal
• Roscommon

Related terms

• Deck scrubA hard-bristled scrubbing brush.
• Hit the deckTo fall down violently.
• Ill deck yaA direct threat to punch, strike, or physically assault someone.
• Not playing with a full deckNot thinking clearly or rationally.
• Not the full deck of cardsNot entirely sane or in full possession of one's faculties.
• Get the pictureTo understand or grasp what has been explained.