Tackies

n.

Heard in Limerick

Running shoes. The expression "I took tackie after him," means "I chased him".

In use

Look at de tackies on yer man, he must be from de city!

Posh English

Observe the athletic footwear upon that fellow, he clearly hails from rather robust origins.

  • Atin tackieMoving at a tremendous, reckless speed.
  • Takin' tackieTo take to one's heels and run away quickly from someone or something.
  • BuffersRunning shoes or trainers.
  • GutteesBlack shoes for running about in, only sold up to size 5. Worn by waynes at school.
  • GuttiesRunning shoes. Normally the little black ones that seven year olds wear to P.E.
  • Shade burnersRunning shoes employed to evade the authorities.