Hoover = Vacuum (the act of vacuuming)
Fringe = Bangs
Grinds = Cramming for exams
Zimmer frame = Walker (the frame device on wheels that people use to assist their walking)
Tannoy system = Public address system
Cling film = Saran wrap
Caster = Sugar (a fine sugar that can pass through a sieve or “caster”)
Howyeh? = How are you?
Yeh = You
Yis = Y’all
Heyyis = Hi, y’all
I’m just slaggin’ yeh = I’m just teasing you
Bap = Bun (as in hamburger bun)
Homely = Homey
I’m sure there will be more…
–Cindy
It certainly is interesting. I’ll be looking forward to more of the Irish lingo.