Up for the gushy

v.

Heard in Sligo and Dublin

To throw an item into the air for several people to compete over in a scramble.

In use

Who wants me last rolo? Up for the gushy!

Posh English

Who would like my final chocolate caramel? Let us have a jolly scramble!

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