Nipper

n.

Heard in Dublin

A child, generally one's own. Chizzlers is another common term for same.

In use

Bridie: "Any nippers on de way yet Maggie?" Maggie: "Go ask me arse!"

Posh English

'Any little ones on the way yet, Maggie?' 'Oh, do mind your own business!'

  • Free a nipperHaving a kiss with a boy or girl. (From the old Brendan Grace advertisement for some…
  • Shot with a ball of their own shyte!This phrase is used to describe a person or people who have done something so terrible…
  • Up her own arseDescribes a girl who is better then everybody else. Can be applied to a bloke, "he's up…
  • A boy or a childA boy or a child. Often used dismissively when a new baby is a girl, reflecting outdated…
  • Giz anotherA request to be given another of something, usually a drink.
  • One anotherRhyming slang for brother.