Maneen

n.

Heard in Waterford, Tipperary and Offaly

A child or teenager who assumes the disposition of someone much older.

See the youngfella drinkin' the large bottle over, thinks he's a right little maneen now.

Posh English

Observe that youthful fellow consuming a pint bottle over there, imagining himself a proper adult.

Same phrase, other counties

• Tipperary
• Offaly

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