Quare one

n.

Heard in Offaly and Kerry

One's wife, girlfriend or regular female partner.

In use

Are ya headin' out for a few schcoops, Tommy?' 'No, I have to schtay in and watch a DVD with the quare one.

Posh English

Are you heading out for a few pints, Tommy? No, I must remain indoors to watch a cinematic digital versatile disc with my regular female companion.

Same phrase, other counties

  • MothOne's girlfriend, wife or committed female partner. Pronounced 'moh'.
  • Da missesOne's girlfriend, partner, or wife.
  • Chancin quare onesAttempting to secure a romantic or sexual encounter with an unsavoury young woman.
  • QuareStrange, unusual or peculiar.
  • Quare badExtremely or intensely bad.
  • Quare hawkAn eccentric or peculiar person.