EeGit

n.

Heard in Wexford, Kildare, Offaly, Carlow and Tyrone

A version of the word idiot, pronounced ee-git. A foolish or stupid person.

You are a real eeGit" "Move over ya eeGit

Posh English

You are a complete idiot. Move over, you idiot.

Same phrase, other counties

• Offaly
• Carlow
• Tyrone

Related terms

• Ya dirty eegitYou big fool; you complete idiot.
• To be just a bit stupidIf something is just 'a bit' stupid or thick like.
• A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
• WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)
• If you had 2 brains you'd be twice as stupidA withering putdown directed at someone possessing a profound lack of intelligence.
• She walked through the stupid wood and got hit by every branchA description of someone who is not very intelligent.