Ireland: The A-Z Irish Glossary - 'F' is for 'Feck'

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'Feck'

General all-purpose Irish swear word popularised abroad by Irish Television comedy show Father Ted. Most commonly uttered when a plan goes wrong.

Example:

"Feck, Arse, Girls, Drink" - Father Jack

It has three meanings depending on the origin and age of the speaker:

1. As a verb, a handy substitute for "fuck" in situations where the stronger word would be frowned upon.
2. As a verb, to steal; this is old Dublin usage.
3. As a noun, the female genitals. This usage is more common in the country than in Dublin.

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