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Hey everyone, just thought I'd give you a Belfast dictionary, of sorts. Means if you don't understand what I'm talking about, there's info available. Have a look if you get the chance* - it's a good laugh.
Remember to pronounce the words as they're spelled.
http://members.tripod.com/~Shinann/language.htm
http://personal.inet.fi/koti/dfishy/Irish%20Slang%20in%20under%2020%20seconds.htm
PS you'll be aware of a swear overkill. Please do not be offended. Some of the language in Belfast is quite harsh. Not everyone speaks like this, but everyone knows that lots of other people do, especially the spides and the millies (see dictionary).
*NB
Do not visit these sites if you do not wish to read any coarse language.
Aye, smashing it is!
We'll have to learn some of these so that you don't think we came up the Lagan in a bubble.
Cheerio!
ps how am I doing for a complete beginner?
Bout ye.
Nearly made me squeeze a drop out, so it did. Good man yerself - dead on! It's all a bit o craic.
Keep hammerin.
wolfeyes
>>translation for the non-belfastians
Hey dude,
Nearly wet myself laughing, Good job - you got it right. It's a good bit of fun.
