gobshite

[ gob-shahyt ]
/ ˈgɒbˌʃaɪt /

noun Chiefly Irish Slang: Vulgar.

a mean and contemptible person, especially a braggart.
a stupid and incompetent person.

Words nearby gobshite

goblet, goblet cell, goblin, gobo, gobony, gobshite, gobsmacked, gobstopper, goby, goc, god

British Dictionary definitions for gobshite

gobshite
/ (ˈɡɒbˌʃaɪt) /

noun

slang a stupid person

Word Origin for gobshite

C20: from gob ³ + shite excrement; see shit

usage for gobshite

This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use