Lash

n.

Heard in Cork, Tipperary, Cavan, Dublin, Waterford and Down

A heavy drinking session or night out on the town.

In use

Are ya goen on de lash dis Saturday night la?

Posh English

Are you intending to embark upon a grand drinking session this Saturday night, old boy?

Same phrase, other counties

  • On the lashEngaged in a prolonged drinking session.
  • Sunday sessionA legendary and lengthy drinking session traditionally held on a Sunday, especially in…
  • Giv't a lashTo make an attempt at a task, often with a sense of reckless optimism.
  • Lash the arse offTo have sexual relations with someone. Generally male usage only, referring to the…
  • Lash, lashingTo give a woman the gift of pleasure through sexual intercourse.
  • Take a lashTo visit the lavatory; to urinate.