Irelandchipper
noun · Colloquial · CHIP-er
A fish-and-chip shop, and by extension any late-night takeaway. 'Going to the chipper' is the default end to a night out.
Ireland
Irish Slang for Food & Drink
4 Irish slang terms for food & drink, each with its meaning, how it is pronounced and an example of it in use.
Informal words for eating, drinking and the state of having done too much of either. Frequently borrowed across borders, and frequently mistranslated.
gargle
noun · Colloquial · GAR-gul
Alcoholic drink, taken collectively. 'The gargle' is drinking as an activity and, often, as a problem.
naggin
noun · Informal · NAG-in
A 200ml bottle of spirits — the flat one that fits in a coat pocket or a sock. A unit of measurement in Irish social life, especially for teenagers and students.
spice bag
noun · Informal · SPICE bag
Chips, shredded chicken, peppers and onions tossed with salt-and-chilli seasoning in a paper bag. An Irish-Chinese takeaway invention and the country's genuine national late-night dish.