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delira
What does delira mean?
Delighted — but spelled how a Dub actually says it. Almost always rolls out as 'delira and excira' (delighted and excited). Cheery, a bit camp, very Dublin.
"She got the job? Ah, I'm delira for her."
Origin
Twink (Adele King), Irish entertainer, popularised 'delira and excira' as a catchphrase in the 80s and 90s.
Frequently asked questions
What does delira mean?
It's the Dublin pronunciation of "delighted," usually paired with "excira."
How do you use delira in a sentence?
"We were delira and excira to hear the news."
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