Wagon

n.

Heard in Tipperary, Mayo, Dublin and Galway

An unpleasant, bad-tempered or cantankerous woman.

Dat ones a right wagon.

Posh English

That lady is a thoroughly disagreeable battleaxe.

Same phrase, other counties

• Mayo
• Dublin
• Galway

Related terms

• Paddy wagonA police van or patrol wagon used by the constabulary.
• Hooch wagonA souped up or modified car.
• Meat wagonAn armoured police vehicle.
• On the wagonAbstaining entirely from drinking alcohol.
• Shaggin wagonA battered, unreliable, or thoroughly disgraceful motor vehicle.
• Some wagonAn impressive or large car or vehicle.