Fair

v.

Heard in Donegal, Carlow, Kilkenny and Tipperary

To be very or extremely something, as in exhausted or finished.

In use

Am fair done

Posh English

I am thoroughly exhausted.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Fair balls to yeAn expression of praise or acknowledgement for a job well done; a variation of 'fair…
  • Fair bowsAn expression used to concede a fair point or acknowledge good conduct honestly.
  • Fair classAn expression of high praise meaning excellent, top tier, or very good.
  • Fair enoughAn indifferent or non-committal reply, often carrying little genuine engagement or…
  • Fair fucksAn exclamation of sincere praise, credit, or congratulation.
  • Fair fucks to yaAn expression of genuine praise or hearty congratulation.