Acting the maggot

v.

Heard in Kilkenny, Meath and Limerick

To fool around or engage in horseplay.

In use

Quit acting the maggot and get back to work

Posh English

Cease behaving like an unpleasant fellow and return to your labours at once.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Acting da maggotBehaving foolishly or messing about.
  • Acting the maggehA description of someone involved in horseplay, maggeh being the Dubinese for maggot.
  • MaggotMaggot A: To suggest "A" is a ribcraft pilot. Also: A nasty mean person.
  • Cod actingMessing around or acting the fool.
  • Actin the maggotPlaying the fool or acting the eejit. Also: acting the fool.
  • Actin' de maggotActing the fool or behaving in a silly or defiant manner.