Sketch

exp.

Heard in Wicklow, Cork, Mayo, Dublin, Sligo and Tipperary

1) the act of keeping a lookout. 2) an exclamation used by a lookout to warn that someone is approaching.

In use

I'll rob the apples, you keep sketch. Sketch!

Posh English

I shall purloin the apples whilst you keep lookout. Look out! Someone approaches!

Same phrase, other counties

  • Keep sketch, keep nicksTo act as a sentry or lookout, especially during illegal or subversive activity.
  • Keep sketchA warning that danger or authority is approaching. To keep sketch is to watch for such…
  • KeepingOccupying, distracting or delaying someone.
  • Keeping in with him/herCurrying favour with elderly relatives in the hope of benefiting from their will.