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Thread #125174   Message #2770478
Posted By: Jim Carroll
21-Nov-09 - 11:00 AM
Thread Name: BS: Ridiculous terms of abuse
Subject: RE: BS: Ridiculous terms of abuse
Thanks for that David.
In Ireland, the term 'hoore' is sexless and can be used as a term of admiration as well as abuse.
The late Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Charles Haughey, is still referred to as 'a cute hoore' in recognition of his skill at dodging corruption charges, for which he would almost certainly have been found guilty.
The term is often applied to localities, 'a cute Cork hoore' probably being the most common.
Jim Carroll