Belt

n.

Heard in Cork, Dublin and Galway

A forceful blow or punch delivered with the fist or a blunt object.

In use

I gave the aul door a desperate belt of me shoulder and it finally copped open.

Posh English

I administered a heavy blow to the aged portal with my shoulder and it eventually swung open.

Same phrase, other counties

  • FlakeA forceful punch or blow delivered with the fist.
  • Belt of a hurlShe has an ugly face.
  • Belt of itTo have sexual intercourse with a woman.
  • Belt of the relicA humorous euphemism for engaging in sexual intercourse.
  • BaizerA forceful blow delivered with the fist.
  • SmackA forceful blow or strike delivered with the hand or fist.