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chiseler

What does chiseler mean?

Pure Dublin slang for a kid — small one, young fella, ankle-biter. Affectionate, working-class, heard everywhere from the inner city to Fair City. Nothing to do with the American 'chiseler' meaning swindler — totally different word.

"The chiselers were runnin' wild around the gaff all day."

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What does chiseler mean in Dublin slang?
In Dublin, a chiseler is a child.
How do you use chiseler in a sentence?
A Dubliner might say 'The chiselers are out playing in the street.'
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