Clatter

v.

Heard in Dublin, Kilkenny, Westmeath, Tipperary, Waterford, Cork and Galway

To slap someone's face with an open hand but can be used to describe a generic beating. Also: Hit someone.

Yer man was getting smart so I gave him a few clatters for himself" "Shut up or ill smack you a clatter

Posh English

That fellow was being impertinent, so I gave him a few hearty slaps. Do be quiet or I shall slap you soundly.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Westmeath
• Tipperary
• Waterford
• Cork
• Galway

Related terms

• Clatter of childrenA large number of children.
• Crack a window openAn expression used to instruct someone to open a window quickly.
• Hairy part of my handA backhanded slap across the face.
• CloutA slap or blow, typically delivered with an open hand.
• In yo faceA triumphant taunt delivered directly to someone's face after beating them.
• Slap ya into the middle of next weekTo administer a thorough physical beating.