State

n.

Heard in Wexford and Galway

A dreadful mess or terrible condition. Also used to comment on someone's dishevelled or sorry appearance.

In use

You were in some state last night" "Looka the state of ya lad

Posh English

You were in quite a dreadful condition last night. Do look at the dishevelled state of you, lad.

Same phrase, other counties

  • State of emAn expression of disapproval at someone's unkempt or dishevelled appearance.
  • State a him laAn unflattering assessment of someone's dreadful appearance.
  • State-a-youAn expression of shock at someone's dreadful appearance or attire.
  • State ofCondition of someone, their appearance. Usually meant as a criticism of the person.
  • State of himAn expression of disbelief or disdain regarding a person's dishevelled appearance or…
  • Look at da state of yaAn expression indicating that someone is in a particularly unkempt or filthy condition.