General
gas man
What does gas man mean?
A very funny or entertaining person; a joker.
"Ah, your uncle's a gas man altogether."
Origin
Hiberno-English, from 'gas' (funny) + man.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'gas man' mean in Irish slang?
It means a very funny or entertaining person — a joker who's great craic.
What does 'gas' mean on its own?
In Irish English 'gas' means funny or hilarious, so a 'gas man' is a funny man.
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