Grade

n.

Heard in Mayo, Cork, Limerick and Galway

Cash or folding money, often earned or acquired through graft.

Hold yer horses till payday, boy, I'll have plenty of grade then!

Posh English

Pray restrain your enthusiasm until payday, old boy, for I shall possess ample funds then!

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Limerick
• Galway

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