(Ireland, slang, derogatory) a member or supporter of Sinn Féin.
(Ireland, slang, derogatory) a member or supporter of Sinn Féin.
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(Irish, derogatory, ethnic slur) An Irish person considered excessively Anglophile, an Irish person who acts English or desires to be part of English society.
(Ireland, derogatory) A member of Ireland's Fine Gael political party, which O'Duffy's followers joined after their own organization was dissolved.
(Ireland, pejorative) Someone who acts from self-interest, rather than the common good or the national interest.
(Ireland, derogatory) Any person accused of supporting right-wing Irish nationalism or fascism.
(Ireland) An insignificant person.