Head

n.

Heard in Dublin, Cork, Sligo and Tyrone

A term of address for a mate or buddy.

Howya head

Posh English

How do you do my good fellow?

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Sligo
• Tyrone

Related terms

• Boot in the headA kick delivered to the head.
• Box the head offTo badly beat a person, particularly about the face and head.
• Gway from me you a box in the headGo away or I shall strike you on the head.
• Head downIn Gaelic football, running with the ball at pace while keeping the head down to avoid…
• Head on ya like a cooked chickenAn unattractive face or head.
• Head on you like a handball alley!To possess an enormous head.