Pleb

n.

Heard in Mayo, Sligo and Roscommon

A derogatory term for someone perceived as common, uncultured, or foolish.

In use

Yer wan is an absolute pleb goin' around in them trackies like!

Posh English

That young lady is a rather uncouth creature wandering about in such dreadful athletic attire!

Same phrase, other counties

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