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Faugh a Ballagh 

A battle cry of Irish origin meaning 'clear the way' was first used as a regimental motto of the Royal Irish Fusiliers back in and now the motto of the Royal Irish Regiment. It was adopted by the the Fusiliers back in 1798 after the exploits of Sgt Patrick Masterson at the Battle of Barossa as he attacked the French ranks. Has also been used as regimental mottoes of battalions in the American Cival War such as the 69th New York Volunteer Infantry and the 55th Battalion of the Australian 5th Division in WW1. Clear The Way!
Sgt Paddy Masterson cried faugh a ballagh as he led his troops in to battle.
Faugh a Ballagh by smirnoff.1965 November 21, 2010
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Fauchsism
(noun) : Complimentary contradiction; play on words which one compliments the other in a contradictory manner, named for the creator, writer: Fox Milo
He used a Fauchsism at my wedding reception.
Bestmen often toast the groom at the reception with a "Living Eulogy".

Describing my office clutter is best done with a Fauchsism.
People call my office a war zone, I tell them it is "Structured Chaos".
Fauchsism by Fox Milo June 16, 2008
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Faughnan 

Strong, short-tempered Irish hoodlum(s). Although fierce in nature, they are known to have a kind and gentle heart to those they love. Get on their bad side though, and you'll wake up at the bottom of the ocean.
Oh shit, there goes that Faughnan whooping some ass again.
Faughnan by Big Bill D July 20, 2008
The act of farting and laughing simultaneously
Oh no I think I faughed.
Faughed by ruchikajay November 4, 2014
A caring and chill person. He may not seem like it at first glance, but when you get to know him, you can feel his carefulness for others. Incredibly thoughtful, he's also a great listener who will always try his best to understand you the best way possible, so that he can give you the best advices. He may sometimes feel like an unmotivated person, but when he gets going, he's literally unstoppable and can go much higher than people think.
Relaxed and funny, he doesn't like to be troubled by anything unimportant. However, if he feels that it's necessary, he'll always stick up for you if he feels that it's the right thing to do.
If you get a chance to have him as a friend in your life, he surely is someone that you won't regret getting to know.
Person 1 : Hey do you know Faugas?
Person 2: Yeah, it's the guy with the blue shirt
Person 1: He's so funny

Person 2: So much ! And he's also got a soft-hearted spot that makes him adorable.
Faugas by AnthTraineur November 21, 2021
Female offspring of a male fucker
Something is dysfunctional with that family, the mum's a whore, the dad's a fucker, and naturally, of course, the daughter is a faughter.
faughter by Crushido December 15, 2010
It is someone who majors in Nuclear Engineering, and recieves all powers through his chode.
Our class wouldn't be the same with out the Faughn to leads us.