Powerful

exp.

Heard in Fermanagh and Offaly

Great / Very. Used in similar circumstances to the words "mighty" or "fierce."

In use

Yer wan's gat a powerful musclee arse hiy!

Posh English

That particular lady possesses a rather impressively proportioned posterior, my word.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Great ladA male who by his misdeeds is in fact not great at all.
  • MightyA very popular word used in the Wesht used instead of great.
  • Aint you greatAn ironic or sarcastic expression of praise for an achievement, often implying the…
  • It was great craic alltogether!It was excellent fun or entertainment.
  • ShkiddyMighty, great. An expression of happiness or pleasure. NE galway, Ahascragh.
  • A belterA powerful and accurate shot on goal, especially in football or hurling.