Local language topic

Humour

Compare 4 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.

Irelandireland.localmean.com

acting the maggot

/ACK-ting the MAG-ut/

Behaving foolishly, messing around, causing trouble, or refusing to take something seriously.

“Stop acting the maggot and finish your homework.”
Irelandireland.localmean.com

eejit

//ˈiːdʒɪt//

A foolish person; a humorous or mildly insulting form of idiot.

“You left the keys inside, you eejit.”
Irelandireland.localmean.com

gas

//ɡæs//

Funny, amusing, ridiculous in an entertaining way, or full of comic energy.

“Your aunt is gas—she had everyone laughing.”
Londonlondon.localmean.com

jokes

/JOHKS · /dʒəʊks//

Very funny, entertaining, enjoyable, or—in some uses—simply very good.

“That video is bare jokes.”