Straws hangin' out of a loft

exp.

Heard in Dublin

Said of a very skinny girl wearing a short skirt.

In use

Ah jayz would ye look at yer wan, straws hangin' oureva loft

Posh English

Good heavens, just observe that young lady. One could almost see the rafters through her abbreviated skirt.

  • Gone in the loftCrazy, mad or completely unhinged.
  • LoftTo throw a heavy metal bowl a great distance in traditional road bowling.
  • Top loftA parental command indicating it is time for bed.
  • Greyhound skirtA very short skirt; only inches from the hare (hair!).
  • HanginTo experience a desperate or acute craving for something.
  • Hangin outa me arseTo follow someone about persistently and annoyingly; to linger too close.