wile

Sometimes used instead of "very" in parts of Donegal and Northern Ireland. Can also mean "terrible". Usually has a negative connotation. May come from the word "wild".

"It's wile cold outside today."
"He stole a car? That's wile."

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wane

Child, infant, baby. Used in parts of Donegal and Northern Ireland. Probably come from "wee one". Also sometimes written as "wayne" or "wean".

"The wanes are asleep."
"Stop acting like a big wane."

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