Scratcher

n.

Heard in Dublin, Kilkenny, Sligo and Waterford

One's bed. Also: social welfare payments.

In use

I'm knackered - I'm going to me scratcher" "Wheres tomo/ hes in the scratcher" "I haven' the bugs bunny to go fer a scoop coz I'm on de scratcher.

Posh English

I am thoroughly exhausted and am retiring to my bed. Where is Tom? He is in bed. I have not the money to go for a drink because I am on social welfare.

Same phrase, other counties