Horse

n.

Heard in Cavan, Antrim, Cork, Offaly, Kerry and Limerick

A term of address for a male friend or acquaintance; a chap.

Alrite horse, how she cuttin' with you today?

Posh English

All right, old friend, how are matters proceeding with you today?

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Offaly
• Kerry
• Limerick

Related terms

• Horse boxA jocular nickname for a fellow, akin to calling him horse.
• Hot da horse an da horse hot im a kikHit the horse and the horse wasn't amused (gammin).
• HurseA horse in the language of the faithful. Can be used to refer to a male acquaintance.
• Horse / horseboxA reliable or sound fellow. A term of friendly address.
• FellaA common form of address for a male friend or acquaintance.
• As rare as rocking horse shitExtremely rare, something that is all but impossible to encounter.