Shitehawk

n.

Heard in Carlow, Cork, Wexford and Tipperary

A contemptible, unpopular or thoroughly disagreeable person. Sometimes pronounced 'shy-hawk'. See also 'quarehawk'.

He's a shitehawk dat fella.

Posh English

That gentleman of one's acquaintance is a truly disagreeable stinker.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Wexford
• Tipperary

Related terms

• Hoorin bastardA general term of abuse for a thoroughly disagreeable or contemptible scoundrel.
• See ya afterA casual farewell to friends, equivalent to see you later.
• See ya round d ChristmasA jocular way of saying see you soon or see you later.
• Ya wudnt see da likes on a radio!You would never see the likes of it.
• ShowerA contemptible or disagreeable group of people.
• HawkA term used for anyone from the Hillview area of Waterford.