Puss

n.

Heard in Roscommon, Kilkenny, Mayo, Cork, Offaly and Waterford

A grimace or sulky facial expression. From Irish 'pus'.

Take that puss off ya." "Look at the puss on your wan.

Posh English

Do wipe that miserable sulky expression off your countenance.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Mayo
• Cork
• Offaly
• Waterford

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