Rare

n.

Heard in Monaghan, Donegal and Down

Describing someone who is odd looking or unattractive.

Aw look at them rare ones hi

Posh English

Good heavens, just observe those rather peculiar looking individuals.

Same phrase, other counties

• Donegal
• Down

Related terms

• As rare as rocking horse shitExtremely rare, something that is all but impossible to encounter.
• Rare breedAn odd or eccentric individual.
• Rare as hen's teethSomething extremely difficult to find or acquire.
• OddAngry with someone or in a bad mood with them.
• Odd sortAn eccentric or peculiar individual.
• Deadly lookingExtremely attractive in appearance.