According to corkslang.com, caffler is a noun meaning a young rogue, an impish, saucy young fellow, an impertinent boy. It is used around Cork city in Ireland.
It probably derived from French 'caviller'.
It probably derived from French 'caviller'.
That fellow is a caffler.
' . . . . I rocked that little caffler in his cradle.' (Murphy)
'Young cafflers would come after me along the Mardyke calling me names.' (O'Mahony)
' . . . . I rocked that little caffler in his cradle.' (Murphy)
'Young cafflers would come after me along the Mardyke calling me names.' (O'Mahony)
by chihaya November 7, 2007
Get the cafflermug.