Gimp

n.

Heard in Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Sligo, Offaly, Galway, Westmeath and Leitrim

A foolish or irritating person. Also a general insult.

In use

Ya f*king gimp ya!" "Shut up ya gimp.

Posh English

You absolute halfwit, you! Be silent, you tiresome fellow.

Same phrase, other counties

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