Confused? A guide to more deadly Irish slang.iStock
"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.
Screwed
I'm screwed, meaning I'm in trouble.
Gas man
Funny guy.
Gobshite
A fool.
Happy out
Generally happy with the situation you are now in.
Holy show
Spectacle.
Sound person
Nice person.
How's the form?
How are you?
Loopers
Crazy.
Stop acting the maggot
Stop messing around.
Give Out to Someone
To criticize someone for doing wrong.
Gobsmacked
Surprised.
Knackered
Very tired.
Snog
Kiss.
Rashers
Pieces of bacon.
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* Originally published in 2016 and updated in April 2026.