Yer wan

exp.

Heard in Offaly, Kilkenny, Sligo, Leitrim and Wexford

A specific woman or female acquaintance being pointed out or discussed.

In use

Look at yer wan over there with the fierce red coat on her!

Posh English

Do cast your gaze upon that particular lady over there who is adorned with such a strikingly crimson overcoat!

Same phrase, other counties

  • WanOne. Can mean the number one I.e. might simply be a mis-pronunciation of "one" or could…
  • Ur wanThat particular woman or female acquaintance.
  • Young wanA term for a female, not necessarily young.
  • Aul wanOne's mother, or an affectionate yet irreverent term for an older woman.
  • Auld wanOne's mother or an elderly woman.
  • Bowl wanMother.