Puck

n.

Heard in Wexford, Cork, Mayo and Galway

A blow or punch. Also a threat to deliver one.

In use

Ill give ya a right good puck for yourself in a minute" "Ill Puck the forehead off you boy

Posh English

I shall deliver you a thoroughly sound clout in a moment. I shall strike you squarely upon the forehead, boy.

Same phrase, other counties

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