Black

adv.

Heard in Sligo, Kilkenny, Limerick and Tipperary

Describes a room or venue that is packed to absolute capacity with people.

We couldn't even squeeze in the door for a pint because the pub was black la!

Posh English

We could not so much as squeeze through the door for a pint, for the public house was packed to bursting!

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Limerick
• Tipperary

Related terms

• The black and amberA reference to the Kilkenny hurling team and the county colours of black and amber.
• Black in hereExtremely crowded or packed full.
• As black as d arse of a coal bucketExtremely dirty or filthy.
• As black as the ace of spadesExtremely dirty or filthy.
• Bale that and wrap it in black plasticTo declare that someone is correct or has hit upon the right idea.
• Black cat black kittenTo behave according to type, a chip off the old block.