noun
langer
LANG
noun
1
(Irish slang, informal) A foolish, annoying, or contemptible person, usually a man.
"Stop being such a langer and just apologize."
2
(Irish slang, vulgar) A crude term for the penis.
"[vulgar slang — omitted from example]"
How to Use Langer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, mildly rude Irish insult for an idiot or nuisance.
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Strongly regional (Cork, Ireland) and very informal — avoid in formal writing.
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Etymology
Origin disputed — theories link it to langur monkeys (via an Irish army regiment once stationed in India), to the word "languor," or to older Irish dialect words for a long, slender fish.