Dunkey

n.

Heard in Tipperary, Kerry and Kildare

A donkey, used as a term for a foolish person.

Ya big feck'n dunkey.

Posh English

You great foolish fellow.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kerry
• Kildare

Related terms

• As excited as a dunkey on dunkey derby dayIn a state of immense, uncontrollable excitement or anticipation.
• Makin as much noise as a dunkey eatin carrotsExtremely noisy or loud.
• Acting the donkeyTo behave in a foolish or silly manner, especially when intoxicated.
• Ye have'nt the brains of a donkeyAn insult directed at a foolish or unintelligent person.
• A bether arse on a donkeyA derogatory description of someone's posterior.
• Donkey FordsThe finest chip shop in existence, according to locals.