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What it usually means: That you have poor grammar and neglected to put the apostrophe in “can’t”
What it means in Waterford: To lose something.
“I canted the ball over the fence.”
9. Were you made in the glass factory?
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What it usually means: Genuine query as to whether you were made in a glass factory.
What it means in Waterford: You’re standing in front of the TV and you need to move out of the way. (“The glass factory” referring to Waterford Crystal, of course.)
Sunday 22 December, 2024
Sunday 22 December, 2024
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10 words and phrases that have a totally different meaning in Waterford
AH, WATERFORD. HOME to the humble blaa, John O’Shea and a Déise accent that would bring a tear to the eye.
But are you familiar with some of its choice lingo? Time to get acquainted.
1. Slack
What it usually means: Loose, not particularly tight; casual pants.
What it means in Waterford: Harsh or unfair.
“Ah, that’s so slack.”
2. Haboo
What is usually means: Perhaps something you’d say to frighten a ghost?
What it means in Waterford: Sleep.
3. Shellakybooky (spelling disputed)
What it usually means: That you have had far too much to drink and are speaking literal nonsense.
What it means in Waterford: A snail.
4. Lack
What is usually means: To be deficient or without something.
What it means in Waterford: Boyfriend or girlfriend.
“Is that his lack?”
5. Red lead
What it usually means: Lead of a scarlet hue.
What it means in Waterford: Luncheon meat.
“A few slices of red lead in my blaa, please.”
6. Gallybander
What is usually means: Nothing.
What it means in Waterford: A slingshot implement, usually handmade.
7. “Well boy/girl”
What is usually means: Usually the precursor to a more serious statement.
“Well, boy, it looks like we’ve got a problem here.”
What it means in Waterford: Standard greeting.
“Well boy!”
8. Cant
What it usually means: That you have poor grammar and neglected to put the apostrophe in “can’t”
What it means in Waterford: To lose something.
“I canted the ball over the fence.”
9. Were you made in the glass factory?
What it usually means: Genuine query as to whether you were made in a glass factory.
What it means in Waterford: You’re standing in front of the TV and you need to move out of the way. (“The glass factory” referring to Waterford Crystal, of course.)
10. Bibe
What is usually means: Nothing really.
What it means in Waterford: Polite term for someone who is, shall we say, a piece of work.
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