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 November 02, 2019

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 July 16, 2008

irish amnesia

The inability to remember anything except family disputes from over 20 years ago.

Uncle Sean has Irish amnesia.

by ewcollins February 11, 2016