Spreading lime

n.

Heard in Cavan

Slang for dealing or trafficking in illicit narcotics.

In use

I hear yer cute hoor of a neighbour is well inta spreading lime down by de alley.

Posh English

I hear that particular fellow residing nearby is rather heavily involved in dealing cocaine near the alleyway.

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