Want

n.

Heard in Roscommon and Carlow

Lacking mentally or behaving in a peculiar or abnormal way.

There's a want in that fella, he bees up all night working.

Posh English

There is a screw loose in that fellow, as he stays up all night toiling.

Same phrase, other counties

• Carlow

Related terms

• Blue mouldy for want ofBadly need or want. Normally used with the word baytin' (beating).
• There's a want in himA person who is somewhat slow or lacking in wit.
• Do ya want yar go?A challenge indicating the imminent start of a fight.
• He'd want to be put downSaid of a person so profoundly stupid they ought to be euthanised for their own good.
• I dont want you carrying the ball, and I dont want you kicking it eitherVery good tactical motivation from a manager, thats it gerry confuse the bastards and…
• There's a want in ye as big as an assOne who is described as a "bit simple" or "not all there upstairs"