Shor

n.

Heard in Cavan

A filler word used while thinking or hesitating, similar to "sure".

In use

Awk shor I dont know

Posh English

Well now, sure I do not know.

  • Awk shorAn expression often used to precede an arbitrary sentence. Most likely a variant of ach.
  • Awk shor why notAn expression of casual agreement to do something.
  • Ah likeA filler expression used when hesitating or thinking.
  • A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
  • WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)
  • I wanna word witchewTo confront someone, typically as the opening line of an argument.