Hardy

adj.

Heard in Wicklow, Carlow and Kildare

1) Advanced in years, elderly. 2) Tough or formidable.

In use

The state of your one! She's getting hardy. I'd stay away from him. He's a hardy snipe that lad.

Posh English

Observe the state of that lady. She is becoming rather elderly. I would advise keeping one's distance from him. He is a rather formidable fellow.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Hardy containerMost often used to describe a small but robust female, not necessarily unattractive but…
  • Hardy buckA tough, resilient fellow; one of the boys.
  • Hardy manA tough, resilient fellow.
  • Hardy chawAn undesirable individual that is best not trifled with.
  • SnipeA tough, resilient, or hardy individual who can take care of themselves.
  • Tuffis nailsExtremely tough and hardy, possessed of great physical resilience.