Deadly

adj.

Heard in Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Dublin, Fermanagh, Cork, Galway, Tyrone and Tipperary

Very good indeed. Brilliant.

Did you see the new James Bond film, it's deadly!

Posh English

Have you seen the new James Bond motion picture? It is entirely magnificent!

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Wexford
• Dublin
• Fermanagh
• Cork
• Galway
• Tyrone
• Tipperary

Related terms

• Deadly buzzSomething excellent, positive or highly satisfying.
• Deadly lookingExtremely attractive in appearance.
• Quaran deadlyUsed to describe something or some action in a praiseworthy sense.
• Quere goodVery good indeed.
• Some goodUsed to express that something is very good indeed.
• RapidSomething really good. Can be used in conjunction with 'deadly' for extra emphasis.