Timber

n.

Heard in Cork and Waterford

A command shouted during a hurling match to instruct a player to swing their stick with intent.

In use

Timber Sean Og, don't let him get past you with the sliotar!

Posh English

Swing your hurley with considerable force, Sean Og, do not permit him to evade you with the ball.

Same phrase, other counties

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