Tack

n.

Heard in Roscommon and Wexford

A substance or drink that is unpleasant or even harmful.

What tack are ya drinkin'? Jaysus, that's quare tack!

Posh English

What foul swill are you consuming? Good heavens, that is remarkably vile liquor!

Same phrase, other counties

• Wexford

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