Gobshite

n.

Heard in Dublin, Cork, Wexford and Westmeath

A distinctly Irish term of abuse for a person of poor judgement and low intelligence whose incompetence creates problems for everyone around them. Often used in constructions such as 'and then that fucking gobshite...' followed by an account of the resulting disaster.

Ah shut up ya gobshite." "If someone does or says something stupid ya say ya gobshite ya...

Posh English

Do be quiet, you tiresome incompetent. If someone behaves foolishly one exclaims, you absolute incompetent!

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Wexford
• Westmeath

Related terms

• GobsheenA foolish or ignorant person, a milder form of gobshite.
• Fart aroundTo mess or fool around.
• I'll hit ya such a headbutt in da balls i'l break ur noseA threat of extreme violence, often humorous in its absurdity.
• Such me fartsAn emphatic refusal; I will not.
• Allied irishMeaning w.ank.
• Cowlacht from IrishA ruined or abandoned house, especially one in a dilapidated state.