Mighty

n.

Heard in Mayo, Sligo, Kerry, Kildare and Tipperary

A very popular word used in the Wesht used instead of great.

In use

Jay lad, 'twash a mighty crack altogether!

Posh English

My word dear fellow, it was a magnificent evening of entertainment altogether.

Same phrase, other counties

  • TayhoAny variety of savoury packet snack. Comes from a local pronunciation of the popular…
  • Great ladA male who by his misdeeds is in fact not great at all.
  • PowerfulGreat / Very. Used in similar circumstances to the words "mighty" or "fierce."
  • ShkiddyMighty, great. An expression of happiness or pleasure. NE galway, Ahascragh.
  • A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
  • WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)