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It is a derogatory term. It comes from the Pennsylvania coal mines in the 1800's. It was cheaper to hire an Irishman than a donkey.
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What is the origin of the word Yonks?
Perhaps from dONKey's Years ...
What is the origin of the urban slang 'Bite me?
There is no origin. Whoever said this must be very creative.
What is the origin of the British slang 'top hole'?
Recorded in the early 1900's to mean 'the best or excellent'. no recorded explanation for the origin
What is the meaning of 'slang'?
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What is origin of loo?
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What is the origin of the word Yonks?
Perhaps from dONKey's Years ...
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What is the Irish for 'I love Irishmen'?
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What is the origin of the idiom to brain someone?
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What is the origin of the urban slang 'Bite me?
There is no origin. Whoever said this must be very creative.
What is the origin of the word 'word' when used as a slang?
AfricanAmerican gang slang for "I agree." Or "That's right"
What is a Guernsey person called?
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Where does the phrase buck she originate?
I understood the term to be rhyming slang for 'For Free', origin un-known. I understood the term to be rhyming slang for 'For Free', origin un-known. See related link for answer.
Where did the slang term pooch meaning a dog come from?
Other than being slang and Anglo American, the origin is unknowm
Is skibbies another word for underwear?
Skivvies. Origin is military slang.
What do Irishmen smoke?
cigareets
