Quare

n.

Heard in Cavan, Waterford, Kildare, Clare, Donegal, Fermanagh, Derry, Kerry, Down, Wexford and Wicklow

Strange, unusual or peculiar.

In use

Awk shes a quare one

Posh English

Ah, she is a most peculiar individual.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Quare hawkAn eccentric or peculiar person.
  • Quare tacA peculiar and potent mixture of different alcoholic drinks in a single glass.
  • Quare wonA peculiar or notable woman; often used affectionately or suspiciously.
  • Chancin quare onesAttempting to secure a romantic or sexual encounter with an unsavoury young woman.
  • Quare badExtremely or intensely bad.
  • Quare oneOne's wife, girlfriend or regular female partner.