Cork Slang, Like
A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher
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TARRY-BOY
Construct:
Noun
Definition:
A male of questionable behaviour (amorous person).
Use:
He's a tarry-boy!
He's a randy individual.
Derivation:
Unknown, but note Irish 'Tarbh' and Latin 'Taurus' - a bull.
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