Belfast is a place like no other – we are all incredibly proud and rightfully so of our talented city.
From our rich history, to our amazing tourism industry, to our creative exports, the capital of our country is known all over the world for many reasons.
But if there’s one thing we talk about wherever we go, it’s mostly how we talk.
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If our strong accents and blazing speed weren’t enough to confuse people, our unique and slang words and phrases would make them think we were speaking another language.
In fact, other NI people who were not born and raised in the city are often left with their heads distorted after a phone call.
We have compiled a book of Belfast phrases for those who want to talk about relationship:
the wind inside the neck
Quietly tell someone / stop talking. Use if it lasts a long time, or you just want some calm and serenity.
The phrase “good crack”
Say it elsewhere and you’ll get a funny look, but here in Belfast it just means the person or situation is full of fun. Often used in the phrase “The Craic’s 90” to describe a really beautiful moment.
Do you think I’m out of the lagan bubble?
You mean “Do you think I was born yesterday?” Widely used in Belfast, but popular with Ted Hastings in Line of Duty.
broken
One of the great words to describe a drunkard.
Were you born in a field?
You are usually asked when to leave the door open or get milk out of it, because that is the only possible conclusion that can be drawn from such behaviour.
we are here
It means “we are now,” he says in his strong Belfast accent. It is usually said after completing something, or just to squeak.
It’s melting
Someone is so annoying that they kicked themselves out. Also known as “dissolution”.
rot
Talk bad about someone. The person caught licking a “board”.
urticaria
Nothing like a foot scrubber head.
The baby is not washed at home
It’s not just exclusive to kids, but it’s also used to describe how easy it is, or how unprepared it is, that no one in the house is ready. For example, “Of course, the day is almost over and the baby is not washed at home!” Usually used on Sundays or holidays.
stop whining
Which means “take the head.” Usually used by your father, father or significant other. Use more often if you melt.
the phrase “great”
good or good Sometimes that’s the only word that works!
was established
Freeze. For example, “I Baltic was founded”.
sauce ring
A high-level treat – used to describe a donut ring that is usually quite soluble in sugar.
in upper Doha
Stress, anxiety, worry, or a combination of the three.
‘So I’ or ‘So I did’ is used at the end of the sentence
Of course, it is not enough to say what the thing is, what you did or what you are about to do. You know you’re from Belfast if you really need to get your “me too” right at the end.
fade away
Shame, or if you’re really ashamed, he’s a “spoiled hundred”.
take a bath
It just means purifying yourself. This can be done taking long walks or by meeting friends.
The face of more than a watch Albert
Who is more than two faces.
Messages are on
Used in many parts of Belfast rather than shopping and doing things like ‘I’m here to send some messages’.
Man Woman
You are referring to a person whose name you cannot publish. You obviously know the guy who was with him in that movie.
warmed up
In front of the founder, that means you are very warm.
Monday
Then let it go.
Face as long as the laurel flower
You look wrong or farsighted. Usually when the smile does not stop.
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Source: Belfastlive
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