Like

n.

Heard in Limerick, Kilkenny, Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Waterford and Galway

Emphatic particle meaning "that's not fair" or similar.

In use

Dats not fair like" "Dats lowsy like

Posh English

That is most unjust, truly. That is thoroughly mean-spirited, truly.

Same phrase, other counties

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