Fierce

adv.

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

Very or extremely.

I had a skinful last night and now I have a fierce bad hangover.

Posh English

I consumed a considerable quantity of alcohol last night and now I have an extremely unpleasant hangover.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Kilkenny
• Donegal
• Cavan
• Mayo
• Roscommon
• Galway
• Meath
• Waterford
• Kildare

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