State of em

phr.

Heard in Galway

An expression of disapproval at someone's unkempt or dishevelled appearance.

In use

State of em, them some bad tackies

Posh English

The dishevelled state of him; those are some dreadful plimsolls.

  • StateA dreadful mess or terrible condition. Also used to comment on someone's dishevelled or…
  • State of himAn expression of disbelief or disdain regarding a person's dishevelled appearance or…
  • State a him laAn unflattering assessment of someone's dreadful appearance.
  • State-a-youAn expression of shock at someone's dreadful appearance or attire.
  • Look at da state of yaAn expression indicating that someone is in a particularly unkempt or filthy condition.
  • State a yaaYou look unwell or in a bad state.