Savage

adj.

Heard in Meath, Kilkenny, Cork, Dublin, Leitrim, Mayo, Carlow, Longford, Waterford, Galway, Tipperary and Wexford

Exceedingly good, brilliant, or fantastic.

In use

She's a savage camogie player when she gets going on the pitch!

Posh English

She is a thoroughly brilliant camogie player when she gets into her stride upon the field!

Same phrase, other counties

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  • DeadlyBrilliant, fantastic, or exceptionally good.