Irish Slang and Phrases Americans Just Don't Understand

Jammy means incredibly lucky, maybe undeservedly so. If you find an envelope of money on the sidewalk, people may call you a jammy sod.

Ask for chips and you’ll get a serving of thick-cut fried potatoes that are not quite as crispy as American French fries. If what you actually want is potato chips, then ask for crisps.

Minted means wealthy. For example, “Can’t your mum just pay for it? She’s minted!”