Shan

n.

Heard in Sligo

An absolute legend, the don, the main man.

In use

Shan da man

Posh English

He is an absolute peerless titan among men.

  • LegendAn exceptionally admirable or popular person.
  • Ya legend!An exclamation of high praise for someone who has done a great turn.
  • D'ya know what I main?Do you know what I mean?
  • Drain the main veinTo urinate (said of males).
  • MainTo be cruel or mean. Also used to check whether the listener understands what one means.
  • Main ta sayIntended to say or meant to express something differently.