An Irish English term of endearment for a young woman or girl, combining "girl" with the diminutive suffix "-een" common in Irish-influenced English.
An Irish English term of endearment for a young woman or girl, combining "girl" with the diminutive suffix "-een" common in Irish-influenced English. It carries warmth and familiarity — the kind of word a grandmother or older relative might use affectionately. While rooted in Irish-language diminutive patterns, it still sees casual use in Ireland today, especially in rural communities, and can pop up online among the Irish diaspora.
Ah, come here to me, girleen, and tell me what's after upsetting you.
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(Ireland) A young woman, a girl.
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