Neeooobb: A declaration of delight, excitement or satisfaction.
Pronunciation Key: (Knee-ow-b)
Emerged during the 21st century noughties in the Peoples Republic of Cork (
Ireland). Predominantly, but not exclusively, Corkonian in usage as a
sister phrase to “The Job”. The intensity of emotion being articulated
may be emphasised by exaggerating the “ow” of the pronunciation key at will.
Expressions of mild satisfaction
may be conveyed using “Neeooobbles” referring to a “bite-size” serving of “Neeooobb”
Warning!!!!
As is frequently documented in
Irish folklore, Alcohol (“Murphys” for the true Corkonian) provides the foundation of many a social event. Excessive consumption of such beverages
may lead to similarly excessive but incorrect usage of the neeooobb idiom. (As illustrated below)
Correct Usage:
Statement “Check out the body on yer one
like, she’s savage!”
Reaction “Neeooobb!”
Statement “Fancy a pint?”
Reaction “Neeooobb!”
Statement “Nice one! I found me keys”
Reaction “Neeooobbles!”
Statement “We’re after winnin’ de Lotto”
Reaction “Neeoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooobb”
Incorrect Usage:
Statement “Aw
Jesus… ya
big eejit, you’re after puking all over my new treads!”
Reaction “Nee-Bleaaaach-ooobbb”
Declaration “Neeooobb!”
Reaction “Nah boy, she’s mingin’
like”