A phrase of encouragement to continue on a course of action, often related to driving, drinking alcohol, or fighting.
Associated to Northern Ireland. Reports of the term being used by both sides of the sectarian divide, for example the IRA Active Service unit when attacking an SAS unit telling each other to “Keep ‘er lit” I.e keep firing, vs the Loyalist Rapper Young Spence using the phrase in relation to drinking on the track Straight Outta Belfast.
Associated to Northern Ireland. Reports of the term being used by both sides of the sectarian divide, for example the IRA Active Service unit when attacking an SAS unit telling each other to “Keep ‘er lit” I.e keep firing, vs the Loyalist Rapper Young Spence using the phrase in relation to drinking on the track Straight Outta Belfast.
by AntifacistIrish August 15, 2021
The finely tuned art of diving into a swimming pool whilst attempting to keep a cigarette lit in a vertical extended arm position above the head
by Jdizzledandy January 29, 2016
Lit is short for literature. Or words spoken. When your girlfriend gives out to you and you think she has a fair point you keep her word. Or... Keep her lit!
by spudcrunch December 4, 2021
How are things with you these days?
'Keeping the candle lit, thanks.'
Fishermens' wives would keep a candle burning in the window, to guide their husbands back from deep-sea fishing trips.
'Keeping the candle lit, thanks.'
Fishermens' wives would keep a candle burning in the window, to guide their husbands back from deep-sea fishing trips.
by shoutpost August 14, 2011