Galloping knob rot

phr.

Heard in Limerick and Cork

A virulent sexually transmitted disease.

In use

That man has galloping knob rot.

Posh English

That gentleman appears to be afflicted with a most virulent venereal complaint.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Knob rotVenereal disease, especially gonorrhoea.
  • Copper knobA derogatory term for a red-haired boy.
  • Horse's knobTo perform a task very poorly or to be faced with an overwhelmingly large job.
  • KnobA childish name for the male appendage, can be used in a similar way to gee to…
  • Knob gobblerA woman who performs fellatio.
  • Knob jockeyA stupid or annoying person.