Puck

n.

Heard in Galway, Cork, Mayo and Wexford

A punch or blow. Also to strike someone.

In use

I hit em a puck in da jaw" "He hit him a puck in the jaw

Posh English

I delivered him a stout blow to the jaw.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Puck in da schnoutA forceful strike delivered with a closed fist to an opponent's nose.
  • Playing puckActing the maggot or behaving badly.
  • Puck a boutPlaying a light, informal game of hurling.
  • Puck de snotTo slap someone around the head.
  • Mawster blowA devastating emotional blow or severe setback.
  • LampTo strike, punch, or deliver a heavy blow to someone.