Horsebox

n.

Heard in Monaghan, Mayo, Sligo, Longford and Louth

Horsebox is often used to refer to a male in one's immediate company. Used in conjunction with "well" it becomes a friendly greeting used extensively in Monaghan. Variants include "How's yer horshe bockshe?"

In use

Well horshe-bockshe, any crack hiy?" "Och, I'm just reddin' (clearing) out dis clatty shuck... mon, grab a shovel garshun!

Posh English

Greetings, my dear fellow, any diverting gossip this fine day?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Horse / horseboxA reliable or sound fellow. A term of friendly address.
  • Hew ayrr ya doin horseboxA warm greeting inquiring after one's wellbeing.
  • Well horseboxAn absurdly affectionate or bizarre greeting directed at a friend.
  • How's she cuttin'?A common greeting in Monaghan and Cavan, equivalent to hello or how are you.
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  • How's it goin'?A standard friendly greeting inquiring after someone's wellbeing.