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#32 23-09-2011 07:33PM

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNVi_UMK5UA&feature=related

Some slang mentioned in this song

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#33 24-09-2011 12:16AM

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whineflu wrote: »

Also words like "gomey" and "crush" are all new slang.

I first heard the word "gomey" 20 years ago and 'twas probably old then!

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#34 24-09-2011 12:51AM

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Referring to a structure in place for over 25 years as "the new bridge" and everyone knowing where you mean.

Thats pretty Galway.

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#35 24-09-2011 02:18AM

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BESman wrote: »

I've also been told in other parts of the country that they don't understand "anymore". Other counties say "from now on" instead of "anymore". Weird...

You're kidding... I'll have to carry out a straw poll at work.

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#36 24-09-2011 08:45AM

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"Bowsie"

used in a sentence: "Will ya get away from around me ya Bowsie"

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#37 24-09-2011 08:53AM

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I was chased by the shades last night.

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#38 24-09-2011 09:32PM

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Pull a horse through.

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#39 25-09-2011 03:46AM

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Just catching up with this thread now but only 5 and two halfs of the ones mentioned here are Galway city (its 'howaya' not 'howya' and 'handicap' not handicapped).

A lot of the other ones mentioned are Tuam or Traveller words.

Another city one which hasnt been mentioned is 'mong' which was very popular during the 70s*.

* Just to note I hate the words 'mong' and 'handicap' and Ive never used them. They go into the same category as the 'C' word for a very liberal me but just posting them as they are words that are used.

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#40 25-09-2011 04:24AM

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thesandeman wrote: »

Just catching up with this thread now but only 5 and two halfs of the ones mentioned here are Galway city (its 'howaya' not 'howya' and 'handicap' not handicapped).

A lot of the other ones mentioned are Tuam or Traveller words.

Another city one which hasnt been mentioned is 'mong' which was very popular during the 70s*.

* Just to note I hate the words 'mong' and 'handicap' and Ive never used them. They go into the same category as the 'C' word for a very liberal me but just posting them as they are words that are used.

u didnt get out much did ya ya sham?

them words were used all over,not just by the travellers.

gomie

who's goin ta kumarket for some lush!!

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#41 25-09-2011 05:07AM

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Which words?
I didnt say which 5 and two half were City words. Loved Kumarket. First place in Galway to do cheap milk. Also the fact he actually created employment by having a real person collecting deposits for the trollys.

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#42 25-09-2011 09:35AM

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thesandeman wrote: »

Which words?
I didnt say which 5 and two half were City words. Loved Kumarket. First place in Galway to do cheap milk. Also the fact he actually created employment by having a real person collecting deposits for the trollys.

Mike Kumar was a bit of a legend in his time, most of Ballybane youngsters got a bit of work in there at some time and he was generous guy as well.

Ya bowsie was common for a little bit, but I think it drifted down from Dublin and drifted back again pretty sharpish.

Auld shtock...

Actually, I keep meaning to ask my grandmother what 'me ould segocha' means...she's old Galway and says it a lot, and I have heard it used by others..Anyone know?

Old Galway sayings thread here

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#43 25-09-2011 10:21AM

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Auld Shtock is a 'Shantla' expression I think.
The other one Ive never heard except on TV. I thought it was an American 'Oirish' expression.

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#44 25-09-2011 10:28AM

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LOL! Just clicked on your link now.
Good old Dr McManus. Another person who will go down in Galway (boards) history.

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#45 25-09-2011 09:44PM

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Have a go at reading this,, if you can, you must really be " Auld Stock"

http://www.kennys.ie/booktalk/old-galway/howsa-goan-luveen.html

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#46 25-09-2011 09:48PM

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Most of these phrases aren't exclusively Galway. They can be heard quite often in Drogheda and Arklow, and I'd imagine the rest of the country bar Dublin too.

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#47 25-09-2011 10:32PM

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renmorescout wrote: »

Have a go at reading this,, if you can, you must really be " Auld Stock"

http://www.kennys.ie/booktalk/old-galway/howsa-goan-luveen.html

Very good, and very true when you add the accent in your head to it.

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#48 26-09-2011 07:05PM

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As the fella/man said
what's the craic horse/horsebox

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#49 26-09-2011 08:16PM

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Ya crushin' into town later for a bottle?

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#50 26-09-2011 10:48PM

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[Quote=LadyMayBelle;

Ya bowsie was common for a little bit, but I think it drifted down from Dublin and drifted back again pretty sharpish.

Auld shtock...

Actually, I keep meaning to ask my grandmother what 'me ould segocha' means...she's old Galway and says it a lot, and I have heard it used by others..Anyone know?

Old Galway sayings thread here[/Quote]

Bowzie is definitely a Dub one afaik (auld triangle etc), and so is (originally) auld segotia. Joyce used it in his 'bukes'! I think remember hearing its origins were from Irish (like 'mot' from cailín maith). It means me old pal or you yourself. Possibly from seo duitse?

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#51 26-09-2011 10:48PM

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Giz a lush of that coke/buckfast

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#52 27-09-2011 05:04PM

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barone wrote: »

beag , thats another one.. to rob something

lorc.. a car..

haven't heard of anyone being corbed beagin' by the shades in a long time

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#53 27-09-2011 05:13PM

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Me ould pal is exactly as I would desribe me ould segota.. it may well be seo duitse so.. nice wan, cheers!!

Ha, being corbed! Forgot that one! As well as 'maced' for robbed and skobes!
More skanger talk than old Galway, mind!

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#54 27-09-2011 09:48PM

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Goosed, Stotious, Bottle of B, Ould Stock

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#55 27-09-2011 10:19PM

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Gambas wrote: »

haven't heard of anyone being corbed beagin' by the shades in a long time

Ha ha corbed! Haven't heard that in years.

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#56 28-09-2011 01:39PM

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ronnie3585 wrote: »

Ha ha corbed! Haven't heard that in years.

Me neither! Good one.

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#57 28-09-2011 02:02PM

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barone wrote: »

feen and bure is traveller 'caint' or 'cant' talk, feen is man, beaur is woman

Most of the rest of the sayings are county galway(balinasloe) not city sayings

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#58 28-09-2011 03:31PM

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I'll malafooster ya!

From the Kenny's page, brilliant.

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#59 28-09-2011 04:47PM

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Hows a goin? How're ya now? Are ya goin down ta Boys Club?

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#60 28-09-2011 05:06PM

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Das Kitty wrote: »

I'll malafooster ya!

From the Kenny's page, brilliant.

Love this one!

I advise using with caution. Have learned to my peril that people from other areas do percieve it as a genuine threat of violence upon their person, whereas anyone in the know understands it's an affectionate playful threat of violence. Not easily explained!:)

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#61 28-09-2011 08:52PM

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_Whimsical_ wrote: »

it's an affectionate playful threat of violence.:)

Kinda like, I'll bate ya good lookin'

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