The Faaaaait

n.

Heard in Wexford

Local pronunciation of "The Faythe," a square in South Wexford town. Used as a codeword to spot infiltrators into the area as only locals can pronounce it this way.

In use

I knew youz blow-ins from Ross weren't from The Faaaaait as soon as ya opened yeer traps!

Posh English

I perceived you outsiders were impostors the moment you began speaking.

  • The FaaaitThe way locals of the area pronounce The Faythe (a square on the southern edge of…
  • Round da squareA reference to the central area of a town, specifically the main square. Refers to the…
  • Wooden hamUsed to describe a person from the Faythe end of Wexford town. Usually by people from…
  • Like the town of FermoyUnevenly distributed (the town of Fermoy sits on the river Blackwater, but only on one…
  • Da squareThe village green in Castlebridge, County Wexford.
  • Only coddinOnly joking or messing about.