Hoor

n.

Heard in Cavan and Offaly

Literally the Irish pronunciation of whore, but generally used in an affectionate manner, as in cute-hoor, hairy-hoor, or hoor's boot.

In use

He's a cute-hoor / hairy-hoor / hoor's boot

Posh English

He is a terribly cunning scoundrel.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Offaly
  • Cavan (not in the dictionary)
  • Cute hoorSomeone who is cunning as a fox. Cavan people are often referred to as cute hoors.
  • Cute as a hoorSly or cunning.
  • Cute Cork hoorA backhanded compliment describing a shrewd, charming Corkonian, typically uttered by a…
  • Ya hoor yaAn expression of friendly banter. Can be extended with the word boot as in"
  • De hoor a hoorsA woman of exceptionally active sexual habits.
  • Dopey hoorA foolish, clumsy, or blockheaded person.