Skip to main content

Irish Amnesia

Irish amnesia is an extreme version of the cold shoulder. When an Irishman with a short temper is annoyed with someone he may ignore that person's entire existence.
Dude, what's up with Eamon? I'm talking to him and he is staring right through me like I'm invisible.

Dude he's pissed at you, and he's giving you the Irish Amnesia treatment.
by anonymous November 2, 2019
mugGet the Irish Amnesiamug.

irish amnesia

forgive, but don't forget.
person1:"She has irish amnesia."
person2:"What's that?"
person1:"She'll always forgive you, but never forget what you've done."
by Valerie_Grace August 9, 2008
mugGet the irish amnesiamug.

irish amnesia

The inability to remember anything except family disputes from over 20 years ago.
Uncle Sean has Irish amnesia.
by ewcollins September 20, 2016
mugGet the irish amnesiamug.

Share this definition

Sign in to vote

We'll email you a link to sign in instantly.

Or

Check your email

We sent a link to

Open your email