Tick as a ditch

v.

Heard in Tipperary

Extremely stupid or slow-witted.

Jezus yer mans as thick as a ditch

Posh English

Good heavens that fellow is remarkably dense.

Related terms

• Double ditchA description of someone exceptionally stupid or slow-witted.
• Thick as a double ditchExtremely stupid or slow-witted.
• TickA stupid person.
• Your as thick as a ditchProfoundly lacking in intelligence; utterly dim-witted.
• Full as a tickTo be completely full after eating.
• Pure tickAn aggressive drunkard.