Mullocker

n.

Heard in Waterford, Cork and Kerry

An untidy or awkward player, especially in sport.

Ah he was some mullocker boi!

Posh English

Ah, he proved to be a singularly awkward gentleman upon the pitch, old boy.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Kerry

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