Skanger

n.

Heard in Cork, Armagh and Galway

Woman of ill repute. Also: Similar to the word 'langer' but is used to describe someone not liked or rough around the edges.

State of yere wan she' a right skanger" "Wat a skanger like!

Posh English

Good heavens the state of your one. She is a thorough jezebel.

Same phrase, other counties

• Armagh
• Galway

Related terms

• Langer danAnother version of langer; a right idiot.
• ChancyA woman of ill-repute. Can be used with the word feek as in "Chancy Feek."
• As rough as horserockVery unkempt or rough-looking.
• Rough as a badgers arseUnkempt, unattractive or rough in appearance.
• Rough as grade A sandpaperExtremely rough or unattractive in appearance, likened to heavy-grade sandpaper.
• A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.