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Dublinese 

The particular mix of profanity, comedic metaphors and local slang words and phrases which make up the lingua franca in Dublin, Eire.
'What's de story, Anto? Where would yeh be goin' an no bell on yeh bike?'
'Off to the chipper I am for the whole caboosh, Robbo.'
'Will ye no be coming for a pint?'
'Havn't got a baldy. Me mot's tol' me I'm off the drink.'
'Ah, ya big long drink of water! Come on, jus' fer one.'
'She's an eye like a stinkin' eel. Robbo.'
Two passers-by overhear this conversation and one says to the other, 'What are they talking about?'
'They are talking Dublinese.' says the other.
Dublinese by Brij June 19, 2011
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Dublinese 

The language that many people in dublin speak. It involves putting -o as a suffix to names or sometimes words, and shortening certain words, and also pronouncing 'th' as 't' or 'd'. Usually spoken while wearing adidas clothing, or in a caravan.
Robbo:'Hey dere deco, gi's one of dem crackores'
(Translation: Hello there, Declan. Can I have one of those crackers?)
Deco:'Sure ting, Robbo. Try one of dem tings out, deyr'e wicko!
(Tranlation: Sure thing, Robert. Try one of those things out, they're wicked!

-Average use of Dublinese
Dublinese by FPSJesus1996 January 1, 2012
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The Dubliners 

An Irish folk band formed in 1962. Their members are Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, andPatsy Watchorn. Ronnie Drew was the founder of The Dubliners, but passed away in August of 2008. The Dubliners are known for their traditional Irish music usually performed in an Irish setting. They are one of the best known Irish folk bands around. Do not confuse The Dubliners for The Pogues, another Irish band led by the incredible drinker, Shane MacGowan.
guy 1: "Hey, did you hear The Dubliners perform live on Vicar Street?"
guy 2: "No, why?"
guy 1: "Here's some tickets, go see them. They are Fantastic!"
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dublinStu 

An amazing acoustic local band in Palm Desert, California that will be playing on your radio very, very soon. Consists of two members: Will and Justin.
-Have you heard any good bands lately?
-Yeah, I was listening to dublinStu on youtube and on myspace every time I got a chance. They are amazing! Will and Justin are super rad singer/songwriters.
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Dubliners 

A collection of short stories about the author's, James Joyce, home city.
Dubliners is required reading in Irish Studies.
Dubliners by Adam January 22, 2004

Dubliner 

A specific breed of Irish person that vary from place to place.
Are incredibly defensive of Dublin, (for obvious reasons, everyone seems to dislike Dubliners?) Even though most can be 'dead sound' or 'a legend'

In the northside, typically, you are more likely to come across the tracksuit, 45 degree caps, runners types "Here yooou! Giz a fookin fag or sometin!"
And the southside, 80% of the time you are more likely to find, the preppy 5 stone guys and girls, that daddy buys everything for, the 'I just fucked this up' hairstyle that took 4 hours, rudgy, ponies, cars, OMG!

But it is not uncommon to find posh places in the northside and skanger places in the southside, Ballybrack + Shankill for example. These poor people have to live with the stigma of technically living in the southside, EVEN THOUGH daddy cant buy them a break my windows (BMW)
#1: Like OMG hi! A Dubliner! Roish where abouts are you from

#:2 Eh, the southside (wtf is wrong with yer hair? Were you dragged backwards through a bush?)

#1: OMG!!!! Loike me too!! How many ponies and BMW's do you have???

#2: None? My dad cant afford to buy me a pony right now? I have a nice little Toyota though?

#1: a Toyota?......loike, what is wrong with you? Thats what people in the third world drive? Omg! Where did you say you were from again?

#2: Shankill, why?

#1:........oh? Ew, I cant be seen talking to you!!

#2:........*headbutts in face* damn D4's
Dubliner by Black_Rose_325 August 23, 2008

Dubliner 

excuse me gerry80???

A person from Dublin (in Ireland) no difference between north or souhsiders because you can't judge people from where they live!
(not everyone in dublin are "wankers"!!)
i live in dublin therefore i'm a dubliner..
Dubliner by J April 9, 2005
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