Asal

n.

Heard in Mayo

A stubborn or foolish person, derived from the Irish word for donkey.

In use

He's some asal, refusing to budge while the lashing rain is comin' down!

Posh English

He is quite the stubborn donkey, refusing to move while the torrential rain descends!

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