The Irish Travellers get a mention in this dictionary with entries such as Knackers, Jolliers and Nacaragua all terms which show their marginalisation in Irish society.
Another despised subculture is the Scanger an individual of either innercity or Dublin Corporation estate origin, with a liking for acrylic track suits. also see anto or silkey.
Butt-stroke: When a skanger gives u a mixture of a butt and stroke with his head. also known as a tooth-chipper
Another Dictionary of everyday english and slang in Ireland

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