Gobaloon

n.

Heard in Clare, Dublin and Wexford

Yet another word for a dope or eejit.

In use

Did ye hear what that gobaloon said about your mudder lad... flow'r de bagel!

Posh English

Did you hear what that utter buffoon remarked concerning your maternal relation, blow me!

  • Haven't won yetA jocular reminder that someone has not yet won the lottery.
  • Giz anotherA request to be given another of something, usually a drink.
  • Some class of an eejitEven more stupider (sic) than an eejit.
  • A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
  • WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)
  • EejitProbably the most overused Irish word, means idiot. Most often used in a derogatory sense.