Shkiddy

n.

Heard in Galway

Mighty, great. An expression of happiness or pleasure. NE galway, Ahascragh.

In use

Shane; ah man r ya goin ta bmac?" Tom: "I am," "Shane; ah Shkiddy!

Posh English

Splendid news indeed, my good fellow, for I most certainly am attending the dance.

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