Once you’ve landed in the big smoke, and before you dive into the pints, the banter, and the lashing rain, we thought we’d give you a crash course in the local lingo. Dubliners have a way with words half the fun is figuring out what on earth we’re on about. From “I’m grand” to “that’s gas,” here’s a handy guide to use for your next trip.

• I’m grand – I’m okay, all good.
• Are ya thick? – Are you stupid?
• That’s gas – that’s hilarious.
• Sláinte – “to health” – used for cheers.
• Absolute creamer – a great pint of Guinness.
• The head on the Guinness – a way to describe a good pint of Guinness.
• Look at yer man / yer wan – look at that man or that woman.
• We’re sucking diesel – now we’re moving / things are finally taking shape.
• She/he is sound out – someone who’s very nice or easy to chat to.
• Your missus – your girlfriend, wife, or partner.
• Crayture – someone really cute or innocent.
• Absolute gent – a man who’s very polite or decent.
• Muppet – a foolish or gullible person.
• That’s manky – something disgusting.
• The neckkk – someone being cheeky or rude: “The neck of her to do that to me!”
• Are you well? – are you stupid / what’s wrong with you?
• Lashing rain – raining very heavily.
• You’re a messer – someone who’s not serious or always messing about.
• Deadly – something you like, unreal.
• Couldn’t give a rats – I don’t care
• Culchie – a person from the countryside.
• Poxy – something unpleasant: “This poxy weather is wreckin’ my head.”

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