In fact, it’s safe to say that some expressions may even require a dictionary or translator at times just to grasp the conversation.
Check out these quirky words and sayings that you may have forgotten about:
5. Sure you know yourself
If you are talking to some people, you may often notice that they add phrases such as “sure you know yourself” to the start or end of their sentences. This is a literal slang phrase that gives confirmation to the listener that they will understand what is about to be said to them. Example: “Sure you know yourself, you can never predict the weather in Northern Ireland.” Photo: unsplash
6. Scundered
In Belfast, scundered means to be embarrassed. Example: “I was scundered when I fell down those steps last night.” However, in different parts of Northern Ireland, scundered can have multiple different meanings, with the most popular definition being annoyed. Example: “I was scundered when Ryan kept talking over me last night.” Photo: unsplash
7. Some yoke
This phrase is often used when talking about a car, or even a tractor! Generally, this phrase can be used to refer to a person, place or thing, and oftentimes the speaker may not remember the proper name of what they are trying to refer to. Example: “You see that black car over there? She’s some yoke.” Photo: unsplash
8. Get the head showered
If you are having a tough week at work you may want to book some time off in order to get your head showered. This means to clear your head, like how taking a shower makes you feel clean and fresh afterwards. Example: “I’m going for a walk to get the head showered.” Photo: unsplash