Scarlet

adj.

Heard in Dublin and Wexford

Embarrassed or red-faced with embarrassment.

In use

Jaysus, I'm scarlet for ya!" "I was scarlet! He's an awful eejit for doin dat!

Posh English

Good heavens, I am quite embarrassed for you. I was positively crimson. He is a complete fool for doing that.

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