Cork Slang, Like
A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher
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STRAWK HAWLING
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Definition:
An expression of satisfaction with oneself and life in reply to an enquiry about one's health, etc., and expression of good-humoured resignation.
Use:
How're you doing? Answer: Strawkhawlin' !
Derivation:
Unknown, but note 'Struggling to make a living, just managing'. 'Strácáil' - dragging, drudging.
(Ó-hÉaluithe)
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