Roul

v.

Heard in Carlow

To knock someone over with a shoulder charge or a punch. A local variant of roll.

Jaysus that lad is quare hardy, he roul ya handy

Posh English

Good heavens, that fellow is remarkably resilient. He would fell you most handily.

Related terms

• RowlLocal pronunciation of roll meaning to knock someone over with a shoulder or a punch.
• Run-away knockA street game, where you knock at a door or ring a door bell and run away and hide…
• Straight from the shoulderA telling and accurate verbal delivery.
• Wouldn't meet her with a shoulder boyI would not go near her under any circumstances.
• Depth chargeA drink of vodka and red lemonade.
• How much do ya charge to haunt a houseA cheeky rhetorical insult directed at an unattractive woman.