Tank

n.

Heard in Wicklow, Limerick and Roscommon

A man with an extremely muscular, well-built physical frame.

Look at that guy, he's an absolute tank altogether!

Posh English

Observe that fellow, he is built like a brick outhouse!

Same phrase, other counties

• Limerick
• Roscommon

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