This isn't luck at all, but more of an attitiude, a positive look at a bad situation.
The Irish didn't survive a potato famine, and being treated as 3rd class citizens upon their arrival to the U.S. (til the mid-late 1900's)by not having a positive outlook and a great sense of humor!
The Irish didn't survive a potato famine, and being treated as 3rd class citizens upon their arrival to the U.S. (til the mid-late 1900's)by not having a positive outlook and a great sense of humor!
Mary-"I was just wearing my new shoes today when I stepped in a HUGE cow shit"
Michael-"Well then, tis a LUCKY thing you were wearing shoes!"
Mary-"Yea, Luck of the Irish"
Michael-"Well then, tis a LUCKY thing you were wearing shoes!"
Mary-"Yea, Luck of the Irish"
by Eileen F. March 10, 2008
This was the name given to blacks in England and in America. It comes from the theory that the two underclass races would eventually merge together and form one race.
'No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs' - sign posted on many places of work, phasing out a bit before the mid-20th Century. Many Irish pubs have an old sign like this put up above the door for ironic amusement and historical interest. As if to say, 'This is the way things were.'
'No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs' - sign posted on many places of work, phasing out a bit before the mid-20th Century. Many Irish pubs have an old sign like this put up above the door for ironic amusement and historical interest. As if to say, 'This is the way things were.'
by McNabb January 29, 2007
Someone hated by Americans for their Irish heritage, and hated by the Irish for their American birth/upbringing.
American: Where's your family from?
Irish-American: Ireland
American: Screw off you leprechaun SOB
Irish person: Where are you from?
Irish-American: America, but my family is from Ireland
Irish person: Feck off Yank
Irish-American: Ireland
American: Screw off you leprechaun SOB
Irish person: Where are you from?
Irish-American: America, but my family is from Ireland
Irish person: Feck off Yank
by Peter Parker Sucks August 11, 2015
Term used to describe an untrustworthy male who chronically creeps around bars and functions where alcohol is served but does not drink himself. Thus, looking to take advantage of vulnerable women, as well as, men who are gambling while drunk.
The sharp dressed man approached the men playing poker. Seeing, the man was drinking a cup of water, Keith shouted, "Get out of here Irish Devil we have no need for you here!"
by Sacramento Solon December 17, 2016
When you make plans with someone and know, when making plans, that you’re definitely going to following through.
Yeah, I’ll see you at the next bar. I’m right behind you. Turns to friend, “yeah I’m definitely not going.”
Friend: ahh yes, the ole Irish coupon. Smooth.
Friend: ahh yes, the ole Irish coupon. Smooth.
by IrishErin August 02, 2022
the absolute scariest person in the world, so unknowing but also knowing at the same time. She'll give you the full on rant and next minute give you a hug but that hug has strings attached and next thing you know your doing everyone's chores for a week or raking the lawn in "light rain" in your pyjamas.
oh also they're not the best at technology.
But irish aunties are the best i swear to god my mum is so nice to my cousins
oh also they're not the best at technology.
But irish aunties are the best i swear to god my mum is so nice to my cousins
*rains* *thunders* *lightning*, "darln go an trim the bushes"
"but its raining",
*gives the look*
thats an irish mother for you
"but its raining",
*gives the look*
thats an irish mother for you
by Thisismyusernamegoaway April 30, 2020
A person that was born in America, but has ancestors from Ireland. They might actually have some fairly close family in Ireland. They are very proud of their heritage and have good reason to be.
by Ralphs June 09, 2005