Irish slang words and phrases and how to use them

I’m grand

Meaning: I’m alright Explanation: Often the answer to “How are you?”

What’s the craic? Meaning: How are you? / What’s new”

Christ almighty / Ah, Jaysus / Ah, the Lord / Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!

Meaning: Oh my God!
Explanation: In Ireland, it’s okay to use the Lord’s name in vain to express your
frustration.

I’m sickened / ragingMeaning: I’m mad / very annoyed

Good man yourself / Good woman yourself! Meaning: Well done!

Example of usage and translation: “Jaysus, you did well there, good woman
yourself!” = “Jesus man, well done, congratulations!”

I gave out to him Meaning: I told him off / I scolded him

Bleedin Meaning: Equivalent the F word

Example of usage and translation: “where’s me bleedin phone?” = “Where my
F****** phone?”

Culchie Meaning: A person from the country, or basically anyone that comes
from anywhere other than Dublin.

The Jacks Meaning: The bathroom

I’m going to take a lash

Meaning: I’m going to pee