Divil

n.

Heard in Meath and Dublin

None at all. Used to indicate a complete absence when asked if one has something or how one is feeling.

I've divil a penny" "I have no money

Posh English

I have not so much as a single copper coin to my name.

Same phrase, other counties

• Dublin

Related terms

• Divil de hateNone at all. Not a bit.
• Da divil is standin' 'n him/herAn expression used to describe someone the is evil or selfish to other poeple.
• Diddn da' bate Baniher an' diddn Baniher bate de divil!An expression of high praise for a job well done.
• Divil a botherEverything is fine. An equivalent is 'Not a bother'.
• Divil the bitNothing at all. An emphatic negative.
• Hit the divil on the headTo dig an exceptionally deep hole.