Scoops

v.

Heard in Clare, Cork, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Dublin

To go out for a few pints of beer.

Do you want to go down to the local for a few scoops.

Posh English

Would you care to proceed to the local public house for several pints of ale?

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Kilkenny
• Tipperary
• Dublin

Related terms

• Few scoopsA few alcoholic drinks.
• A few scoopsAn invitation to join for drinks in the pub.
• To excercise the elbowTo go out for a few pints of beer.
• Few tinsCans of beer or cider.
• Few barsTo sing a few verses of a song.
• Few poundA small amount of monetary funds, typically a few coins or notes.