Cork Slang, Like
A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher
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TWIG, TO
Construct:
Verb
Definition:
To understand.
Use:
You twig?
You understand?
Derivation:
Possibly Irish 'Tuig' - to understand. And note 'Twig' - a divining rod for water, hence by extension 'understanding'.
(Wright)
. And also 'Twig' - I catch your meaning, I understand (Irish 'Tuigim' - I notice).
(Brewer)
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