"You're a gas man but I'm screwed. I'm totally knackered" Catch our drift? If not you might need this guide.
Now you've learned a little Irish slang you can build on your slang vocabulary with these words.
Made a hash of things
Messed things up.
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Screwed
I'm screwed, meaning I'm in trouble.
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Gas man
Funny guy.
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Gobshite
A fool.
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Happy out
Generally happy with the situation you are now in.
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Holy show
Spectacle.
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Sound person
Nice person.
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How's the form?
How are you?
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Loopers
Crazy.
Stop acting the maggot
Stop messing around.
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Give Out to Someone
To criticize someone for doing wrong.
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Gobsmacked
Surprised.
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Knackered
Very tired.
Snog
Kiss.
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Rashers
Pieces of bacon.
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* Originally published in 2016 and updated in April 2026.
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