Kybosh

v.

Heard in Waterford, Kildare and Cork

To ruin or thwart someone's plans.

Im after puttin the kybosh on ye, ye bollix.

Posh English

I have thoroughly thwarted your plans, you cad.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork

Related terms

• To put a spanner in de worksTo thwart or ruin someone's plans.
• To put the kybosh onTo put an end to something, to terminate or stymie.
• Wrecking me buzzTo ruin someone's good mood or interrupt a pleasant state of mind.
• A hang sangwidgeA traditional ham sandwich, typically packed for a journey.