English Words Irish People rarely use

johnl · 02-09-2009 02:40PM

'competent'

UsWe · 02-09-2009 02:40PM

'Fancy a butchers'

Long Onion · 02-09-2009 02:41PM

Londonderry

*giggles* · 02-09-2009 02:41PM

Lollipops23 wrote: »

If I don't hear what someone said I would always say "pardon"...tis better than "Wha?!"

Or even "Ha?!?"

Davao8000 · 02-09-2009 02:41PM

khazi

getz · 02-09-2009 02:41PM

mensa ?

Davao8000 · 02-09-2009 02:43PM

"I resign"

(Nobody in government ever does here...)

3hn2givr7mx1sc · 02-09-2009 02:43PM

*giggles* wrote: »

Apples and pears, as in the word for stairs.

Cockney is a complete different language to English:P

bluto63 · 02-09-2009 02:44PM

Substituting an 'f' in for 'th'. As in 'let's go togefor'

Neamhshuntasach · 02-09-2009 02:47PM

I personally hate the word Absolutely. I never use it.

cashback · 02-09-2009 02:47PM

Shan't. The famous five et al used to be very fond of this word.

"I shan't stay here while you lot go foiling smugglers on Kirrin Island, I really shan't!!", cried Anne.

Though i'm not sure if it's used these days.
Also 'thats a load of bobbins'.

pikachucheeks · 02-09-2009 02:49PM

*giggles* wrote: »

Apples and pears, as in the word for stairs.

I love cock...ney rhyming slang!

:pac:

02-09-2009 02:50PM

We have won the world cup.

Davao8000 · 02-09-2009 02:50PM

pukka

...as used by mockney Jamie Oliver...

ScumLord · 02-09-2009 02:52PM

Pighead wrote: »

The word "Poppycock" isn't used nearly enough in this country.

But that's why it remains such a good word, I like to use it every now and again. If it became mainstream it would lose all it's appeal.

Quazzie · 02-09-2009 02:52PM

pikachucheeks wrote: »

I love cock...ney rhyming slang!

:eek:

Bill-e · 02-09-2009 02:54PM

Boss... As in that's well boss that is.

pikachucheeks · 02-09-2009 02:54PM

Quazzie wrote: »

:eek:

Just a joke, kiddo!

'Mint' is another one.

ShooterSF · 02-09-2009 02:55PM

dlofnep wrote: »

Pikachucheeks, you're lush and well fit. Ripe enough to put in a crumpet. Meow.

I'm reporting you to Dr. Bollocko for that one!

enda1 · 02-09-2009 02:55PM

Lollipops23 wrote: »

If I don't hear what someone said I would always say "pardon"...tis better than "Wha?!"

I'd say sorry. Its better than wha? alright.

umpire bat · 02-09-2009 02:56PM

Sickth as in 6th beloved of some sky sports commentators.
Earlydoors what the hell is that....
Thank You when you hold a door open for anyone under 35 in Ireland.
Occupied Six great name for a Stiff Little Fingers tribute band