If there is one thing that the Irish are good at, it’s leaving people in doubt whether they just received an insult or a compliment.
While other nationalities might go straight for the jugular with a ‘you’re lovely’ or a ‘you’re beautiful’, we like to get a little more creative when showing our affection.
God help any tourists if they hear any of these!
You’re a ride
If you’re waiting on poetry and romantic verse from an Irish man, you might be waiting a while. It may sound as if he’s comparing you to a bus but we all know this means he’s keen.
You fecker!
When someone does something nice for us, like gives us a present or a surprise, we don’t know quite what to do and this is our reflex response. Translation: Thank you so much, you shouldn’t have but we’re really, really glad you did.
You’re a sound skin
From birth, we all strive to be one thing – sound. This is the ultimate Irish compliment.
You’re a feek
Scarlett Johansson and Sofia Vergara may never have heard this word before but it’s been used countless times to describe them by Irish men.
Sure, you’re not the worst of them
We don’t like anyone getting too big for their boots and there’s no chance of that with compliments like these.
You’re a cute hoor
If you’ve been a bit sneaky, this is the perfect way for a friend to pay tribute your antics.. and they are definitely not calling you an attractive prostitute.
You’re a divil
One of our favourite terms of endearment – this can be used in a multitude of situations!
You’re a wagon
Best friend, sister, mother, boss – we’ve all been wagons at some point. When it comes to this one, it’s all about the tone!
