Muppet

n.

Heard in Dublin, Carlow, Down, Kilkenny, Sligo, Galway, Limerick and Waterford

Derogitory term for an individual insinuating a lack of self-determination. Also: Dopey eejit. Also: Idiot.

Dat bleedin muppet couldn' score in a brothel" "Hes an awful muppet" "He's only a bleedin muppet!

Posh English

That bloody fool couldn't manage to kiss anyone in a bordello.

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Sligo
• Galway
• Limerick
• Waterford
• Down

Related terms

• Muppet in a wheeliebinA fool or idiot.
• Fuckin' muppetAn affectionate yet insulting exclamation directed at an absolute fool.
• Muppet-mobileA poorly or ridiculously modified car.
• LackA complete lack of inclination or will to do something.
• Some class of an eejitEven more stupider (sic) than an eejit.
• EejitProbably the most overused Irish word, means idiot. Most often used in a derogatory sense.