Bog warrior

n.

Heard in Dublin and Cork

A mildly disparaging term for someone from the countryside, used by Dubliners.

In use

Ah he's only a bog warrior.

Posh English

He is merely a rustic fellow from beyond the Pale.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Bog-trotter, bog-warriorA derogatory term for a rural person.
  • CulchieSomeone from the countryside, which to the Dubs, is anyone living outside Dublin city…
  • Like a bogSoaked in sweat to the point of resembling a peat bog.
  • Longback battle-warriorA tall, gangly fellow who carries on as though he were some fearsome combatant.
  • Bog1) countryside. 2) toilet. Also: Anywhere outside Dublin's city limits.
  • Bog trotterA person from the rural countryside, a rustic.