Eegit

n.

Heard in Carlow, Offaly, Wexford and Tyrone

A foolish, simple-minded, or utterly clueless person.

In use

Did ya lay eyes on that absolute eegit trying to break-dance on the table last night?

Posh English

Did you observe that consummate fool attempting to break-dance upon the table last evening?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Ya dirty eegitYou big fool; you complete idiot.
  • CludgicA foolish, simple-minded, or utterly unwise individual.
  • SpoonA foolish, simple-minded, or utterly hapless individual.
  • He's a hundred miles nowhereDescribing someone who is utterly clueless, foolish or at a complete loss.
  • NumbnutsA foolish, dim-witted, or utterly clueless individual.
  • CarathainAn affectionate or derogatory term for a foolish, simple-minded person.