Moth

n.

Heard in Dublin

Generally used to refer to a one's girlfriend. Can also used to refer to a young, attractive single woman as opposed to a wagon.

In use

I'm meetin' me moth later on, ye'll see us wearin' de heads off each udder tonight eh!

Posh English

I am rendezvousing with my sweetheart later, you shall witness us exchanging passionate embraces.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Paddy wagonA police van or patrol wagon used by the constabulary.
  • MohA pronunciation of 'moth' used to mean one's girlfriend, wife or a woman in general.
  • WagonAn cantankerous old woman, generally quite large, packing a serious punch.
  • Young oneA young woman or girl, often used with mild familiarity.
  • Young wanA young woman or girl.
  • MoteOne's female companion. Perhaps a variant of the Dublin term moth.