Fierce

adv.

Heard in Cork, Kilkenny, Donegal, Cavan, Mayo, Offaly, Roscommon, Galway, Meath, Waterford and Kildare

Very. Also: excellent.

In use

That car is fierce quick." "You're a fierce soccer player, Mike.

Posh English

That motorcar is remarkably swift. You are an exceptionally talented footballer, Michael.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Fierce lookyExtremely unlucky.
  • Fierce shookLooking decidedly unwell or poorly.
  • Fierce wellTo look very well; an expression of admiration or compliment.
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  • BrazeA fierce, biting gale or strong gusty wind blowing in from the coast.