Lash

n.

Heard in Waterford, Cork, Tipperary, Cavan, Dublin and Down

An act of urination.

In use

After drinking 4 large bottles I was bursting for a lash

Posh English

After consuming four large bottles I was positively bursting for a visit to the lavatory.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Giv't a lashTo make an attempt at a task, often with a sense of reckless optimism.
  • Lash the arse offTo have sexual relations with someone. Generally male usage only, referring to the…
  • Lash, lashingTo give a woman the gift of pleasure through sexual intercourse.
  • On the lashOut drinking alcohol with enthusiasm.
  • Take a lashTo visit the lavatory; to urinate.
  • SlashAn act of urination.