Sleeveen

n.

Heard in Dublin, Galway, Kildare, Wexford, Waterford and Offaly

Sleeveen is a complex expression. First it implies a rural unsophistication -- it would not be applied to someone from Dublin or a city. At the same time it implies slyness, untrustworthiness, and obviously slippery character. Also: Evil kiniving.

Ya little sleeveen bollix. I knew it was you all along." "Hes a sleeveen bastard the cunt

Posh English

You sly little weasel. I knew it was you all along.

Same phrase, other counties

• Waterford
• Offaly

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