A collection of the wonderful, the peculiar, and the nearly-forgotten words of Hiberno-English. Every dialect tells a story - of place, of people, of a way of seeing the world that deserves to be preserved. Welcome to our cabinet of linguistic curiosities.
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RECENT WORDS
Banjaxed
Broken, ruined, or utterly exhausted beyond repair or recovery.
Craic
Fun, entertainment, or lively conversation.
Dander
A leisurely walk or stroll, usually taken for pleasure or fresh air.
Garsun
A boy or young man, particularly a servant or assistant.
Gasun
A young boy or lad, often used affectionately.
Gawk
To stare at something or someone, often in wonder, disbelief, or inappropriate curiosity.
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
QuareStuff began as a simple question: what happens to the words we stop using? Language is living history, and every dialect carries within it the stories of a people, a landscape, a particular way of being in the world. This collection celebrates Hiberno-English in all its quare glory - preserving, exploring, and sharing the words worth keeping.
"Every word is a small act of resistance against forgetting."