cliúsaíocht » (Act of) philandering, flirting. comhluadracht » (Act of) company-keeping; companionship; flirting. giolamas » (Act of) fondling, caressing, petting, flirting.
Irish lads are in full flirting mode when they start peacocking in front of you on a night out – this means they break into Riverdance or start singing the latest Enrique to grab your attention. An Irish lad offering you a lift is akin to him bringing you out for dinner.
síogaí » Elf, fairy. siride » Elf, diminutive creature, mischievous little fellow. tuathghinte » Fairies, elves.
a fatuous person; fool.
ˈshē plural sidhe or sidhes. plural sidhes : an underground fort or palace in which fairies in Gaelic folklore are held to live. sidhe plural : the fairy folk of Ireland in Gaelic folklore. : a member of the sidhe : a fairy in Gaelic folklore compare banshee.
Beor. While scholars differ over the exact spelling of the word, they all agree it indicates a thoroughly attractive individual. Example: "Did anyone ever tell you that you're some beor?"
Among close friends and family, the Irish may hug and kiss each other on the cheek. Women will kiss both male and female friends, while men kiss only female friends. When addressing friends, family and acquaintances, the Irish will generally use first names.
Blushing Is Genetic
"People of Celtic and Eastern European descent are most prone to blushing and flushing," says Whitney Bowe, M.D., professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai.
Shift: Irish slang for kissing/frenching/pashing/snogging/making out Can be used in both verb and noun forms, noun always taking the definite article. Eg: “Did you get the shift last night?” “Yeah Niall saw my poster and was so impressed that he shifted me for hours.”
We Irish are generally very fond of hugging our loved ones. What many people don't know however is that hugging can actually carry some great health benefits for both your mental and physical health.
We are loyal and reliable
We are a small nation, but that community spirit means loyalty is very paramount to us. We take our relationships very seriously and devote ourselves to the ones we love and care for. Through good days and bad, we'll have your back.
Physical Contact: The Irish tend to have a warm and friendly disposition, but generally restrain themselves from showing a great deal of physical affection in public. Men are usually less comfortable touching one another than women, but a friendly slap on the back and other gestures are still common.
Irish women pride themselves of being fiercely loyal to those they love. So beware - do not come between a woman and her friends or family or it will end in fisticuffs!
Acushla comes from the Irish Gaelic cuisle, which can mean "darling" but more literally means "pulse" or "vein." It's an adaptation of the Irish Gaelic a cuisle ("oh darling"). Cuisle was sometimes also paired with ma to give us macushla ("my darling"), as well as our next term of endearment....
Cailín. “Cailín” is the Irish slang for “girl.” A lot of Irish people still use this word even when speaking in English. The plural, “Cailíní,” is also commonly used, for example, “I'm meeting up with the cailíní later on.”
Irish families value one another, and they respect their family members and value communication. But beyond valuing their close relationships with one another, the people of Ireland also cherish their family history and heritage. Knowing your extended family and your cousins is vital to Irish people.
Chivalry isn't dead. It's said that the Irish are very romantic. We think it comes from the close knit bond they all share with their families, mammies and daddies. Irish boys are taught to be chivalrous and Irish women are rated as one of the most loving partners in the world.
It's been said an Irish man can charm the legs of anything or anyone! They have a way with words, a warm smile and attentive ways that are enough to make anyone go weak at the knees. An Irish man has a great sense of humour. Absolutely anything can be made into a joke, the serious and light situations.
In addition to his family, an Irishman takes pride in his male friendships and goes out of his way to make certain his friends' needs are met in a generous and heartfelt manner. An Irishman's heart is as big as the ocean.
"The so-called Irish temperament is a mixture of flaming ego, hot temper, stubbornness, great personal charm and warmth, and a wit that shines through adversity.
We hear that kissing an Irish person brings good luck, which comes in handy on St. Patrick's Day—and every day of the year.
The Irish are known for their temper
Many historical sketches portrayed the Irish as violent people. However, many Irish people throughout history have shown that they can stay level-headed in the face of hardship.