It's no secret that us Irish have developed a language of our own.
Words that mean something quite tame elsewhere can often be interpreted in a different way here on the Emerald Isle.
So from 'wagon' to 'shift', here are 12 normal words that have a totally different meaning in Ireland.
1. Coppers
![British one penny coins](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7250131.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/PAY-British-one-penny-coins.jpg)
Outside Ireland: A quantity of coins with a low value
In Ireland: The maddest nightclub on earth
2. Wagon
![](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article10753481.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Hidden-Wild-West-town-in-Kent.jpg)
Outside Ireland: A heavy four-wheeled vehicle usually pulled by animals
In Ireland: A term for an obnoxious and annoying woman
3. Locked
![](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7432720.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Brass-door-handle.jpg)
Outside Ireland: When something is fastened or secured with a lock
In Ireland: Really, really drunk
4. Shift
![Stock image of couple making out in a car](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article9310882.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Young-couple-making-out.jpg)
Outside Ireland: To move from one place to another, especially over a small distance
In Ireland: A kiss
5. Massive
![](https://i2-prod.irishmirror.ie/incoming/article9147672.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/obese-obesity-overweight-fat-scales-measuring-body-generic-stock-boy-child-281016.jpg)
Outside Ireland: Exceptionally large
In Ireland: Tasty, pretty, good looking, attractive, sexy
6. Press
![](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6663363.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Finger-pushing-a-standby-button-on-a-television.jpg)
Outside Ireland: Applying pressure to something
In Ireland: A kitchen cupboard
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7. Yoke
![](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article3288914.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/yoke.jpg)
Outside Ireland: A wooden crosspiece that's fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plough or cart that they are to pull
In Ireland: Used to describe a thing, eg. remote control, toaster, hammer, spatula. Also can refer to an undesirable member of the opposite sex
8. Ride
![Businesswoman commuting to work on bike](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6199263.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Businesswoman-commuting-to-work-on-bike.jpg)
Outside Ireland: To sit on and control the movement of something, typically a horse or a bike
In Ireland: A very attractive person or sexual intercourse
9. Notion
Outside Ireland: A belief about something
In Ireland: Thinking you're above your station
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10. Dose
![Elderly woman dispensing pills](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article9178231.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Elderly-woman-dispensing-pills.jpg)
Outside Ireland: A quantity of medicine
In Ireland: Used to describe someone or something annoying
11. Gas
![General view of gas rings on a cooker at a home in London](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article5929733.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/gas-rings.jpg)
Outside Ireland: A term for petrol
In Ireland: A term to describe a funny person or situation
12. Messages
![](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article10327296.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Marjorie-Kreibich.jpg)
Outside Ireland: A verbal, written, or recorded communication sent to or left for a recipient
In Ireland: Groceries
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