Nice swan

n.

Heard in Cork

An exclamation of gratitude or thanks.

In use

Nice swan for payin the taxi home for me la!

Posh English

That was most kind of you for settling the taxicab fare for me!

  • Nice oneAn expression of gratitude, approval, or acknowledgement.
  • The swanSlang name for the Silver Swan hotel in Sligo town, now known as the Glasshouse.
  • A nice how are yaWhen something annoying happens, or an unexpected event, usually bad news.
  • ChipsThanks; cheers; an expression of gratitude.
  • A day for the hayA good day with nice weather.
  • Bad formBehaviour that is not good or not nice. Unsporting conduct.