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amadán
What does amadán mean?
Straight Irish for an eejit, only with more weight. Calling someone an amadán has a bit more sting than 'fool' in English — it carries that disappointed, head-shaking 'ya great gobshite' energy. Used freely in Hiberno-English without needing translation.
"Ya feckin' amadán, ya left the keys in the door all night."
Origin
From Irish 'amadán' — fool, idiot.
Frequently asked questions
What does "amadán" mean?
It's Irish for a proper fool or idiot.
How do you use "amadán" in a sentence?
"Would you look at that amadán trying to park."
What language is "amadán"?
It's an Irish (Gaelic) word.
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