Motoren

n.

Heard in Cork and Waterford

Moving at a rapid pace or making great progress.

Shift yer arse, we're fairly motoren now boy!

Posh English

Bestir yourself, we are proceeding with considerable velocity now boy!

Same phrase, other counties

• Waterford

Related terms

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