Poxy

n.

Heard in Galway and Cork

Extremely lucky or fortunate, often used ironically.

In use

You poxy bastard

Posh English

You remarkably fortunate scoundrel.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Awa'na'hackTo be fortunate or lucky.
  • ElectedLucky or fortunate, as though one has been chosen by fate.
  • FlukeyUncommonly lucky or fortunate, often describing an undeserved stroke of good fortune.
  • HauntedExtremely lucky or fortunate, often escaping disaster by the skin of one's teeth.
  • Jammie dodgerA lucky stroke or a fortunate escape, sometimes applied to a slippery character.
  • JammyA remarkably fortunate or lucky person, often accompanied by mild envy.