Go to guide for Northern Irish slang words and phrases

This “urban dictionary” is necessary to understand what “us” Northern Irish are talking about if you ever come and visit!

• “Wee” – Small
• “It’s spittin” – It’s starting to rain.
• “Face on ya like a Lurgan spade” – You don’t look too happy.
• “You’s” – More than one person/group of people.
• “Pavement” – Sidewalk
• “Car park” – Parking lot.
• “Grand” – Good
• “Not a pick on her” – She’s thin.
• “Wee buns” – Easy/no problem.
• “Your one” – Referring to another person.
• “Melted” – Annoyed
• “Wee taste” – Small amount
• “The day” – Today
• “Lit” – Drunk
• “Aye” – Yes
• “Banjaxed” – Broken
• “Banter” – Fun
• “Lad” – Boy
• “Bout ye” – How are you?
• “Eejit” – Idiot
• “Dead on” – Good/decent
• “Hoak” – Rummage
• “I tell a lie” – Made a mistake
• “Is that you?” – Are you finished/ready?
• “Mucker” – Friend
• “Aul doll” – Old lady
• “Offies” – Off licence
• “Carry out” – Drink purchased from the off licence
• “Scundered” – Embarrassed
• “Wick” – Stupid/useless
• “Yarn” – Talk/chat