Bagel

n.

Heard in Galway, Clare, Offaly and Wicklow

A fool, an idiot, or someone who has not the slightest clue.

In use

Go way wit that fella he's only a bagel ...

Posh English

Pay that fellow no attention, for he is an utter simpleton.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Tome bagelA pretentious fellow who imagines himself a hard man but is merely a poseur, typically…
  • BreezeLacking the slightest idea, clue, or understanding of a situation.
  • InklinnThe slightest clue, notion, or inkling about something.
  • NiotaTo haven't the slightest idea or clue about something.
  • Gway ya foolGo away, you fool.
  • Ya hairy foolA great fool.