Welt

n.

Heard in Westmeath and Derry

A hard slap, punch or blow causing blunt trauma.

In use

Yer wan gave me some welt across the face when I went in for the shift

Posh English

That young lady delivered a resounding slap across my face when I attempted to steal a kiss.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Mawster blowA devastating emotional blow or severe setback.
  • BeltA forceful blow or punch delivered with the fist or a blunt object.
  • A slapA blow or smack, either from another person or from falling heavily.
  • Got a slap of the ugly stickAn unattractive person, especially one considered to have been rendered so by a notional…
  • Slap de taste out of ur mouthA direct threat to strike someone hard enough to knock them senseless.
  • HardA tough or formidable fellow, especially one who considers himself a hard man.