Irish slang

Question 1

Slang
Means “fine” or “okay” (not amazing, just acceptable).

Answer 1

Grand

“How are you?”
 “Ah sure I’m grand, thanks!”

Question 2

Slang
Broken, ruined, or extremely tired.

Answer 2

Banjaxed

The telly’s banjaxed again.
 I’m absolutely banjaxed after that hike.

Question 3

Slang
Amazing or excellent.

Answer 3

Savage

That curry was savage — spicy but unreal.
 You were savage on the pitch today!

Question 4

Slang
“What’s going on?” / “Any news?”

Answer 4

Story?

“Story?” — “Ah not much, same old.”
 “Story? Haven’t seen you in ages!”

Question 5

Slang
An attractive person (can also be suggestive).

Answer 5

Ride

He’s a total ride.
 She walked in and everyone said, “what a ride!”

Question 6

Slang
House or home.

Answer 6

Gaff

We’re going back to my gaff after the gig.
 She’s throwing a birthday party at her gaff tonight.

Question 7

Slang
Used to refer to someone casually, often when you don’t know their name.

Answer 7

Yer man / Yer wan

“Yer man behind the counter was really sound.”
 “Yer wan in the red dress was dancing all night.”

Question 8

Slang
Means “brilliant” or “awesome.”

Answer 8

Deadly

That gig was deadly altogether!
 Those chips were deadly – best I’ve had!

Question 8

Slang
Fun, entertainment, good times.

Answer 8

Craic

We had great craic last night at the pub.
 “What’s the craic?” — “Not much, yourself?”