Gutties

n.

Heard in Tyrone, Down, Antrim and Armagh

Trainers, plimsolls or gym shoes.

I bought a new pair of Nike gutties today.

Posh English

I purchased a new pair of Nike training shoes today.

Same phrase, other counties

• Antrim
• Armagh

Related terms

• BuffersRunning shoes or trainers.
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• SpatsA pair of casual running shoes or trainers.
• TackeisA new pair of shoes or trainers.
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• Kerry person with shoesA person from County Cork living near the Kerry border.