Wooden spoon

n.

Heard in Waterford

A kitchen utensil used to chastise Irish children with pre 1990s.

In use

Mammy mammy noo no no no, please noooo, not the wooden spoon, d-d-don't do it, I promise I'll go to bed, I don't even want to watch the late late show I just want a cuddle.

Posh English

Mummy dearest no, I implore you spare me the kitchen utensil, I promise to retire promptly and care nothing for television if only I might have an embrace.