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eejit
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A fool, an idiot, usually said with more affection than malice. Full commitment to the foolishness earns the upgrade to buck eejit.
Spoken across the whole island of Ireland, eejit is idiot put through the accent and softened on the way. It lands somewhere between an insult and a pet name; context and tone decide which. An eejit is rarely scundered by their own carry-on, which is most of the problem.
Eejit in a sentence
Eejit attaches to people, including yourself, and is at its warmest with a "ye" in front: away on, ye eejit.
Pushed the pull door at the bank. Twice.
Texted "on my way" from the sofa.
Insisted on the shortcut. We arrived forty minutes late.
Common questions
What does eejit mean?
Eejit means a fool or an idiot, usually said with affection. It is softer than the word it comes from.
What is a buck eejit?
An eejit with commitment. The buck makes it worse: not just foolish, but enthusiastically so.
Is eejit offensive?
Rarely. Among friends and family it is closer to a pet name. Tone decides.
Where is eejit used?
Across the whole island of Ireland, north and south.
Every room has an eejit
Mortified
The dignity-shredding party game.
Mortified is a party game where every scenario is about someone in the room. The eejit gets named early and often. One person buys, the whole room plays.
Sorting a games night? The games night guide has a game for every room.
See also
- melter /ˈmɛl.tər/ noun A person who does your head in. An eejit you cannot get away from.
- banjaxed /ˈbæn.dʒækst/ adjective Broken, wrecked, exhausted. The usual state of whatever the eejit borrowed.
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Charade!
The acting game, fed.
4–10 playersOne phone
Your charade
The last biscuit in the tin, defended
Deal a card, hand this phone to your victim, and they act it out in silence. Whoever guesses gets dealt next.
The Duel
Two of you. One kettle.
2 players60 seconds
Your duel
Alternate naming crisp flavours. First to blank makes the tea.
The stakes are traditional and non-negotiable. Best of three for the biscuits as well.
The Letter Round
Name things. Fast.
2–8 playersNo kit
Crisp flavours
Round the circle: things in the category starting with the letter. Hesitate, repeat or blank and you're out.
Who Goes First?
Settle it like adults.
Any numberZero arguments
Phone flat in the middle of the table.
Spin. The arrow picks. Losers are welcome to argue with physics.
The Hunt
Ten finds. Full pomp at the judging.
Pairs or solo20 minutes of peace
Your list
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The Cracker
A joke and a forfeit in every one.
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