Gas

n.

Heard in Galway, Cork, Tipperary and Kildare

Funny or hilarious. Also used as a description for a funny person.

In use

Shes gas" "Johns gas

Posh English

She is most amusing. John is most amusing.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Gas-ticketAn eccentric, hilarious person who provides endless entertainment.
  • Gas cardA funny person or a card.
  • Gas-manAn exceptionally funny, entertaining, or eccentric character.
  • Bottle of gasA prominent or shapely posterior.
  • Gas man/womanAn exceptionally amusing, eccentric, or entertaining person.
  • Trouser gasA flatus or passing of wind from the bowels.