Wednesday, 23 July 2014

19 Words That Have A Totally Different Meaning In Ireland

Get up the yard.


"Wagon"


"Wagon"


What it normally means: A vehicle with four wheels, normally pulled by horses.


What it means in Ireland: An especially annoying woman.


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"Delicatessen"


"Delicatessen"


What it normally means: A small shop that sells high-quality foods.


What is means in Ireland: A counter in a corner shop that will make you a chicken fillet roll with loads of coleslaw.


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"Drying"


"Drying"


What it normally means: To make something become dry.


What it means in Ireland: The measure of a fine day.


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"Wooden spoon"


"Wooden spoon"


What it normally means: A spoon made from wood.


What it means in Ireland: A method of enforcement.


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