Tool

n.

Heard in Limerick, Cork, Westmeath, Dublin, Galway, Offaly, Waterford, Kildare and Donegal

A fool or idiot. Also the male member. Also a general term of insult for a person.

You're some feckin tool you are." "That misterman is nobody's tool." "Hes a tool that fella.

Posh English

You are a remarkably foolish booby. That gentleman is nobody's fool. He is a perfect idiot, that fellow.

Same phrase, other counties

• All Ireland
• Cork
• Westmeath
• Dublin
• Galway
• Offaly
• Waterford
• Kildare
• Donegal

Related terms

• A big lad when he's out, like an ass's toolSomeone who acts the big man or tries to look important when out in public.
• Mule's toolUtterly useless.
• Not the sharpest tool in the shedNot very intelligent. A bit slow or vague.
• Some toolA term for an absolute eejit or a thoroughly obnoxious, foolish person.
• Spare toolSomeone who is surplus to requirements, a gooseberry, a person who feels uncomfortable…
• Your a donkYou are a complete idiot or tool.