Plaumausing

v.

Heard in Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, Mayo and Waterford

To flatter or curry favour in a sycophantic manner.

Stop plaumausing me, you're only after a freebie.

Posh English

Cease flattering me in that fashion. You are merely angling for a freebie.

Related terms

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• Ah willya lie down willyaAn exasperated plea for someone to stop pestering and go away.