Sham

n.

Heard in Cork, Waterford, Clare, Sligo, Donegal, Limerick, Mayo and Galway

A tough fellow, street fighter, or general hard man.

Looka the sham over there flexin' like he owns the town la!

Posh English

Observe that formidable fellow over there posturing as though he owns the parish!

Same phrase, other counties

• Waterford
• Clare
• Sligo
• Donegal
• Limerick
• Mayo
• Galway

Related terms

• Sham-feenA macho fellow or hard man.
• HardA tough or formidable fellow, especially one who considers himself a hard man.
• Gammy shamA bad or useless fellow; a fool.
• Gluc the gilmosh the shamLook at that fellow discreetly.
• Sham buachilliAn exclamation of astonishment.
• Sham poo!An exclamation of shock or surprise.