Jammy

n.

Heard in Offaly, Louth, Galway, Wexford and Longford

A remarkably fortunate or lucky person, often accompanied by mild envy.

In use

Look at you winning the jackpot, ya jammy git!

Posh English

Observe your success at the lottery, you exceedingly fortunate fellow.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Jammy bastardLucky in an improbably fortunate or fluky way.
  • Jammy f*ckerA very lucky person; one blessed with good fortune.
  • Jammy/jammieLucky, especially when someone obtains something others could not.
  • Jammy ragA tampon.
  • Be godAn exclamation of surprise or envy, akin to "well I never" or "lucky them".
  • WellfersumAn expression of mild envy implying that someone else is enjoying an easy or pleasant…