Irish compliment

An idiomatic expression which may convey one of two meanings:
1. A statement delivered as a compliment, but which contains an implied insult.
2. Damning with faint praise.

Sometimes also described as a left-handed compliment, these are sometimes delivered with obvious sarcasm or complete deadpan.

A: Wow! You're apartment looks great, especially given your poor taste and reluctance to spend money.
B: Gee thanks. You've take something friendly and turned it into an Irish compliment. Jerk.

by The WRZA December 9, 2008

Irish

People who have been known to have a very hot headed temper.

Better watch out for that angry guy he's Irish.

by Big Spenda November 25, 2004

Irish Curse

A complete definition of the Irish Curse would be the combination of very small penis/very LARGE testicles.

by Sean July 14, 2003

irish lesbian

A homosexual female from ireland.

Wow Lilia must be a irish lesbian....

by Yeah Yeah jon January 18, 2016

Irish Republican Army

Oops! Were you looking for: Marxist idiots?

Friend: The IRA Irish Republican Army are Marxist idiots.
Me: Yeah, I know.

by dudeinwales October 23, 2006

Irish Seven Course Dinner

A six pack of beer and a sandwich

Hey Mick, give me an Irish seven course dinner and leave out the sandwich.

by alfinn October 22, 2008

Irish Diplomacy

An ancient method of diplomacy from the Emerald Isle. Two men who have an issue with each other agree to sit down at a table with a bottle of whisky between them. As they discuss their issue, they must match each other shot for shot. The diplomatic relations are not over until the bottle is gone or someone dies.

"Hey, why were you hanging out with Emily? I thought you hated that chick for stealing from you."
"It's all fine now, we used Irish Diplomacy and worked everything out"

by Panzerbjorn November 2, 2011