magh
n.— «Magh A term with multiple uses. Can be used as a noun or as an adverb. Common uses are in reference to a person or a thing, and to add extra emphasis on action words. Examples: “Who Chucky? Yeah, we ran into that magh last night at the club.” or “That magh was green with pockets on the sleeve and a logo on the front.” or “I’m tired den a magh.”» —“Chicago Lingo” by Chevonne Essence of Sunnchine (Chicago, Illinois) Feb. 16, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
After our chat about tongue twisters, a Chicago, Illinois, listener shares one that looks much easier than it sounds: Irish wristwatch. This is part of a complete episode.
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