Gowl

n.

Heard in Mayo, Limerick, Waterford, Cavan, Galway, Offaly, Tipperary, Roscommon and Monaghan

An affectionate or derogatory term for a fool, or a crude reference to female genitalia.

In use

G'way outta dat, ya bleedin' gowl!

Posh English

Away with you, you confounded imbecile!

Same phrase, other counties

  • FoolAn affectionate or exasperated insult directed at someone behaving stupidly.
  • Gway ya foolGo away, you fool.
  • Ya hairy foolA great fool.
  • Sally's GapA vulgar reference to the female genitalia, playing on the place name.
  • WavinA vulgar, anatomical reference to the female genitalia.
  • PooosyA playful or affectionate term for the female genitalia.