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Irish slang quiz: What does 'cop on' mean? Does 'scarlet' mean annoyed?

How knowledgeable are you when it comes to Irish slang, both national and regional? Take our quiz to find out!
Irish slang quiz: What does 'cop on' mean? Does 'scarlet' mean annoyed?

Eva Osborne

Irish slang is a fascinating phenomenon.

For such a small country, we have managed to create an impressive amount of sayings and slang words.

So, how knowledgeable are you when it comes to Irish slang, both national and regional? Take our quiz to find out!

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