Gatch

n.

Heard in Kerry, Cork, Mayo, Limerick, Longford and Waterford

The peculiar posture, gait, or general dishevelled state of a person.

In use

Jay look at the gatch of yer man staggerin' home from the pub!

Posh English

Good gracious, observe the unfortunate posture of that fellow staggering home from the public house!

Same phrase, other counties

  • Ah, look at the gatch a her!An expression of astonishment at someone's dishevelled or sorry state.
  • Lamp the gatch on the fienLook at the peculiar walk on that young fellow.
  • StateA dreadful mess or terrible condition. Also used to comment on someone's dishevelled or…
  • State of emAn expression of disapproval at someone's unkempt or dishevelled appearance.
  • State of himAn expression of disbelief or disdain regarding a person's dishevelled appearance or…
  • State a yaaYou look unwell or in a bad state.