Wile calm

n.

Heard in Donegal

Unusually calm and still weather.

In use

Tis a wile calm day on the lake, you'd hardy see a ripple.

Posh English

It is a remarkably serene day upon the lake, one can scarcely spot a ripple.

  • WileVery. Also: terrible or awful.
  • Youre wile affectedYou are rather conceited or full of yourself.
  • Bad weather for th bagAn expression used when the weather is too warm, making one's scrotum uncomfortable.
  • Babes would ye cop on?!An expression urging someone to get a grip or calm down.
  • ChilaxA portmanteau of chill and relax, used as an imperative to encourage someone to calm down.
  • Chill d beansAn instruction to calm down, relax, or stop overreacting.