Ní minic a bhíos bocht greannmhar
Word for wordIt is not often a poor man is found funny
What it meansThe poor man’s jokes are seldom appreciated.
Approximate pronunciation guide
nee MIN-ik a VEE-us bukht GRAN-war
Written for English speakers and editorial rather than sourced. It will get you close enough to be understood, and it is not a substitute for a native speaker. Recorded audio is planned; see About.
When to use it The tradition’s dry note on whose jokes get laughed at.
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- DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. bocht