Muppet

n.

Heard in Kilkenny, Sligo, Galway, Limerick, Dublin, Waterford and Down

A well meaning fool or clumsy person.

Go away ya muppet, spillin' tay all over de good sofa!

Posh English

Depart from my presence you bumbling fellow, spilling tea all over the fine settee.

Same phrase, other counties

• Sligo
• Galway
• Limerick
• Dublin
• Waterford
• Down

Related terms

• Fuckin' muppetAn affectionate yet insulting exclamation directed at an absolute fool.
• Muppet in a wheeliebinA fool or idiot.
• Muppet-mobileA poorly or ridiculously modified car.
• Gway ya foolGo away, you fool.
• Ya hairy foolA great fool.
• Fat as a foolTo have become noticeably overweight.