Does anyone use the term "deadly" there in its Irish slang sense, that is, something very good?
Also any Irish young people reading can tell me if it's still used or am I proving myself to be a hopeless square.
2007-10-13 08:36:42 · 7 answers · asked by Private Erin Coolidge 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I'm English and have never used it. I've heard it though, and an Irish accent seems to fit, though I've never realised it till you asked!
2007-10-13 08:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by Chrissie F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live--in the midwest USA--the term "deadly" is definitely nothing "very good." In fact, it is just the opposite. Here, "deadly" refers to something--like illness, auto accidents, etc--that can be fatal.
2007-10-13 08:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by jan51601 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never use it in that sense, or heard of it being used that way but I am getting on a bit, so the youth of today might.
2007-10-13 08:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Dory 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes where i live its used as something good,eg go to the pub and buy a drink you really like and it hits the spot,its deadly
2007-10-13 08:56:37 · answer #4 · answered by steffijayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I live in Ireland and hear peple say it quite a bit. Especially in a belfast accent!!!
2007-10-13 08:44:18 · answer #5 · answered by Poots 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard it in England, only in Ireland.
2007-10-13 12:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by magenta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,
deadly quiet
deadly seriouse
2007-10-13 09:01:39 · answer #7 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋