Some tulip

n.

Heard in Monaghan, Dublin and Offaly

A derogatory term for a person, implying foolishness or peculiarity.

She's some tulip.

Posh English

She is a rather peculiar specimen of limited intellect.

Same phrase, other counties

• Offaly

Related terms

• How's your tulip, is it budding?A cheeky Cork query implying sexual arousal when addressing a woman.
• Prize tulipOne who is so adept at screwing things up that they are felt to be worthy of a prize.
• TulipA harmless fool or blockhead.
• Ur wanThat particular woman or female acquaintance.