Ragetome

A type of accent common in Western Irish towns, in particular in Galway City. It involves alteration and broadening of vowel sounds, and additional emphasis on consonants. Often indecipherable to outside speakers.

David: That lad is some shnawk, rage.
McG: Sure is. Shlimy tome.
David: Rawj.
McG: Shlice.

Onlooker: They must be speaking ragetome, sickened.

by ofathaigh March 22, 2011