The seven shows of Waterford

v.

Heard in Waterford

To make an exhibition of somebody with the intention to cause the maximum of public embarrasment.

In use

When I see her I'm goin' to make the seven shows of waterford of her." "Gway from me yer making the seven shows outta me.

Posh English

When I see her I am going to make the seven shows of Waterford of her.

  • Waterford slangA contemptible, disreputable, or foolish person.
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  • GuttiesRunning shoes. Normally the little black ones that seven year olds wear to P.E.
  • SebmThe number seven.