Never never

n.

Heard in Tipperary and Waterford

Hire purchase. Buying on credit.

In use

That car was got on de never never. harmless feckin man, you wouldn't ketch me diggin meseff inta desh, like dash,." "Did ya see Jim's new telly, he bought it on the never never

Posh English

That motorcar was acquired on hire purchase. A harmless fellow indeed. You would not catch me encumbering myself with such financial obligations.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Waterford (not in the dictionary)