Schkelp

v.

Heard in Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Cork, Wexford and Offaly

To strike someone hard with an open hand or closed fist.

In use

That skanger hit me an awful schkelp

Posh English

That rough fellow struck me a most fearful blow.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Crack a window openAn expression used to instruct someone to open a window quickly.
  • PuckTo strike with a closed fist.
  • Puck in da schnoutA forceful strike delivered with a closed fist to an opponent's nose.
  • ClatterTo strike someone forcefully, typically with an open hand.
  • I'll paste yaTo strike someone, usually with an open hand or a swift, forceful blow.
  • SmackA forceful blow or strike delivered with the hand or fist.