Scatter

v.

Heard in Waterford, Cork, Kilkenny, Kerry, Limerick and Kildare

To run away as fast as possible, usually because one has done something wrong and is about to be caught.

Shit there's the law...SCATTER!

Posh English

Heavens, there are the constabulary. Run!

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Kilkenny
• Kerry
• Limerick
• Kildare

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