Monday, February 20, 2012

Wicklow-centric Meaning of Liff definitions #6

Curravanish (adj.)

Being self-conscious about the smell in your hotel room when room service arrives with your breakfast.

Wicklow-centric Meaning of Liff definitions #5

Macreddin (n.)

A self-conscious and economical crossing of oneself undertaken in public; often in conjunction with a Tomnahealy (q.v.)

Wicklow-centric Meaning of Liff definitions #4

Tomnahealy (n.)

An unintelligible burst of prayer muttered by devout Catholics on public transport as they pass a church, graveyard, ambulance, or anything at all that looks like it might have something to do with religion or death. Often accompanied by a Macreddin (q.v.)