Shkyup

n.

Heard in Galway and Westmeath

An expression of elation, happiness or surprise. Chiefly heard in east and north-east Galway, around Ahascragh.

In use

Tom: "We won the match!" Shane: "Shkup boi! ya serious?"

Posh English

Tom: We won the match! Shane: Good heavens, old boy! Are you entirely serious?

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