1 Blow-in = one who visits Skerries casually and decides to remain.
2 Out-come-airs = tripper.
3 I’m falling out of my standing with the hunger.
4 He`s cut on the bias = In a bad humour.
5 Refugees = those who come down in the world and settle in Skerries.
6 It put no seam on me = Doesn`t worry me.
7 Eye-oppenses = Smart-alecs.
8 Wydoes (or chancers) = irresponsible persons.
9 There’s no blinding in her = couldn’t be cheated.
10 Highflier = spendthrift.
11 Barney = one who won’t himself to be cheated.
12 She’s dangerous = ugly beyond hope of improvement.
13 He’s bunking = kicking the door in temper.
14 An empty sack can’t stand, but a full one can’t bend.
15 I’m so mad I could tear paper.